The small 10th Alliance Fleet,made up of human vessels SAS Maine,SAS Essex,SAS Jack-Knife,and SAS Blade (Eurasia-class cruiser,Midway-class carrier,and Spear-class corvettes),the Vernala vessel SAS Jaànel(translated "hawk,"Deralya-class corvette),and the Géler vessels SAS Tyca("Lantern"),and SAS Kalí("Snake"),is sent to patrol a small sector with little more the freighters passing through.The crew of the Maine is ready for there first action,ready to avenge the Katana's crew.There captain,Capt. Jon Leytu,always ready to assist any ally,or enemy,vessel in need.The head doctor,Doctor Darius Schmitt,and his Vernala wife,nurse Nancèleya "Nancy" Schmitt,both ready to follow Leytu's often unorthodox orders.Valcru,the ship Géler First officer and tactical expert,no enjoying the 10th's assignment,thinking of it as an insult to the fleet.Commander Gwen Georgia,the head marine on the Maine,never sure about the captains helpful nature even to the Alliance's enemies.Bur when all seemed still for the 10th Fleet,the flood gates opened up onto the small force.
