Six months after the death of Ambrose Nichols, whispers echo cross the Alpha Doradus sector. Rumors that the Phoenix Consortium is not only alive, but evolving. Fragmented and dangerous, a new faction within the Consortium has emerged. Known only as Ashes, they have begun a campaign of chaos, subterfuge, and violence.

From sabotage to smuggling, each ship in the Squadron uncovers a different piece of the puzzles. But only together can they expose the entire conspiracy and stop the chaos.