A mysterious alien ship attacks the planet Xur even as the representatives from Earth 2327 are negotiating a truce with the Xurians. But the aliens seem to be held at bay by the Xurian armada. Or so it seems.

Meanwhile, on planet Skaltha, Orion is tired of the ridicule directed at him because of his son's appearance. Compelled to take the oath of the path of the warrior, Orion goes on to fight the five champions of Skaltha to bring honor and respect to his province. A fight to the death in five of the most dangerous arenas on the planet.

Poised for greatness but killed by...