This is the second book of the DAHAK series. This sequel has Earth facing the Achultanni, Colin and a picked crew of earth soldiery are now out to find out why the old empire has not responded to the alert message from the outer sensor bouys. While they are searching for answers the earth is left in the hand of Horus and a very select group of generals. These men are responsible for overseeing the defenses as well as trying to integrate the entire earth population into one body. Adventures for everyone concerned ensue and the whole time this is happening the enemy grows closer and finally the assault on earth begins.