Emperor Dark releases search and destroy probes to eliminate the research stations which are interfering with his Jupiter studies. Dash's mother, Amanda, and sister, Lianna, are part of the research team.
Colonel Paul "Crowbar" Corbin is unwittingly turned into a mole for the Shadow Force, as part of their plan to steal Ganymede's top-secret computer-modem.
The new defense satellite aides the StarCom vehicles in repulsing an attack by General Vondar, Unfortunately it malfunctions and fires on its own men. Crowbar goes against regulations and shuts down the system for repairs.
An archaeological dig on the Red Planet finds an ancient city that might hold answers to the recent disappearance of Lieutenant Bob Anders, and of Slim's young nephew and niece.
