At the extreme end of a side branching of the Chinese Arm lies a yellow star much like Sol. This star is circled by eight glittering planets, the fourth of which bears life.

Humans call 82 Eridani IV "Kormoran," and it is hime to the enigmatic Ebers - members of a race that once possessed star drives but destroyed its culture by interstellar war.

Includes background on 82 Eridani IV, the Eber, and several daventures.