Almost two decades ago, the Alliance and Earth's Solar Command (SOLCOM) forces waged war upon one another, raining destruction down on Hayden's World. Sorilla Aida, SOLCOM operator, trained the people who fought back against the oppressors and forced them from the jungle planet back to the depths of space. Today, though, the war is a memory as SOLCOM and the Alliance seek a closer partnership among the stars. Some people have very long memories, however, and do not believe in forgiving... or forgetting. Some lessons have to be taught to friends and foes alike.