On a peaceful world of the New Republic, four kids navigate school and family life ... until an intergalactic discovery buried in their neighborhood launches them on a fantastic adventure.
After the ship's droid revives he brings the kids to a dangerous space port, where they must navigate a hive of scum and villainy in hope of finding out how to get back home.
With help from a stranger who seems to have Force powers, the kids attempt to escape from the brig on a pirate space port and find someone who can help them find their home.
The coordinates from Kh'ymm bring the crew to the ruined civilization of At Achrann, one of At Attin's secret sister colonies, where the survivors have separated into tribes that are now in conflict.
After the crew recovers SM-33's programming he brings them to the legendary secret lair of the pirate Tak Rennod, only for them to find that it has been converted to a luxury vacation spa.
After they are separated from their ship, a rift between Fern and KB causes the kids to go their own way. Meanwhile, Jod has to talk his way out of an execution after the pirates capture him.
After returning to At Attin the kids must find a way past the barrier in order to return home, while Jod looks for an opportunity to regain control of his pirate crew and reach the surface – and the Onyx Cinder may be the key.
With Jod posing as Emissary of the Republic and threatening to kill their parents, the kids are forced to go along with his plan to steal At Attin's riches ... until a confrontation with the Supervisor leads to a city-wide blackout and puts the entire colony in danger.
