War and profit have been the guiding principles for OLMAC, making them into the largest corporation on the distant planet Novan. When the patriarch of the ruling family of OLMAC relinquishes power while he is still alive, it sets up a power struggle between the two brothers, Duxid and Dulcintis, with their sister, Illu, maneuvering carefully behind the scenes to control them. The world of Novan may be embroiled in a civil war, but the outcome will be determined by the new thought transfer technology developed by OLMAC, and which of the three siblings will be in control. It is the tragedy of the unraveling of a family, and no matter who gains control, their reign will be cold and cruel.