In the second book of the epic trilogy "Star Wars . Traun. Domination: Traun and his associates race against time to save the Chiss Domination from an unknown enemy. Traun's recent victories envelop his name with a plume of recognition. Thanks to him, the Chiss defeated the invaders, and the Mitt family increased its fame, but the true threat to Domination has not yet been eradicated. The enemies of the Chiss do not threaten Domination, do not give her ultimatums and do not collect a formidable fleet on the edge of Chaos. Their weapons are disguised with smiles and generosity: gifts are given without regard for cost, services are provided without any conditions. It would seem that unrelated events on the other side of Domination threaten to be harbingers of its collapse. Having taken up the investigation without delay, Thrawn and the Fleet of Expansion and Defense reveal the sinister truth. Instead of invading the capital cities or cutting off access to Dominance resources, the enemy has encroached on its very foundation, intending to drive a wedge between all the Nine Rulers, as well as the Forty Great Families standing a step lower. When jealousy and suspicion sow discord among allies, everyone has to choose what is more important to him: the safety of the family or the salvation of the entire Dominance.