For the first time humans are part of a Galactic Alliance multi-species crew on the ship Hydrelxia, as it embarks on a patrol mission. A bright young Combat-Technician Cole Alexson is one of the humans. Though bored by the focus on the diplomatic side of the affairs he is honoured to be a part of history. Yet there is more history in the making than he could ever expect. He is soon transfixed by the ships AI, VIRO. In her robotic form she takes on the appearance of the beautiful woman, yet is deadly and fascinating, a marvel of technology. Their interactions are a catalyst for things unexpected, as technology evolves on its own. The Hydrelxia is destined to be remembered for something completely different than its human crew members, a threat looms for the known universe.