The sentient BitterLuck waits in Saurian space, trying to hide behind a small moon. That is until Prince Tchlusarud orders the secret surveillance on the small ship changed into an execution. Now, Roiya and the BitterLuck have to outmaneuver a squad of Saurian cutwings... Meanhile, Zanni, JeMerik and Sam are all down on the surface of Tcharun, with Sam finally taking his shot at Loser in a long-awaited fight to the death.