The secret to the origin of humans on Earth in payment for rescuing an alien on the far side of the galaxy. Veresk D'Sey, privateer, is an agent for a superior race of aliens trying to maintain order in the galaxy. His current assignment places him and his crew between two empires on the verge of war. He needs help, but the one person with the skills, equipment, and know-how is on the far side of the black hole. No longer a member of Space Fleet, Daniel Cooper is headed to the planet Fell and a new start. On the edge of giving in to his sexy traveling companion, his ship is violently yanked from space-fold. Coop, his ship, and the ship's avatar, Cassie, have been shanghaied by pirates. Forcibly recruited to help prevent the destruction of a peaceful alliance of planets. In payment for services, Coop will learn the origin of humans, the truth behind the Martians, and why only twelve people survived the Space Ranger reengineering experiment. All he needs to do is save a princess, face off against six-hundred Shroud Fleet ships, and endure trans-dimensional travel. Ancient Aliens, Future Technology, and Military Strategy Connect For An Epic Adventure.