Ky Vatta was a military cadet destined for great things until an act of kindness incurred her Academys wrath & ended her career. Instead of the expected disgrace her rich trader family gave her captaincy of a small ship to sell for scrap. In flagrant disregard of orders she saw the opportunity to make a profit & save the ship. Several upgrades later Ky is determined to retain the ship & her independence in the cut-throat world of interplanetary trading. But a threat emerges that challenges even her sharp wits & if she survives could leave the military forever in her debt.. .