Second Officer Alexandra Church never dreamed she'd be picked to help lead humanity into the outer reaches of the solar system. Since Earth stumbled upon gateway technology -- a doorway which can transport a person several thousand miles in but a footstep -- space travel moved from the theoretical to common practice. Now, in 2097, Space Tycoon, Veronica Wolfe wants to make history by sending an expedition to the edge of the solar system upon her ship: Providence. However, as political conflict and warring societies collide on board, mankind's most ambitious space program may land in ruin. The amazing cover was made by Ferret-bird!