A war fought among the stars. A brother torn between loyalty and conscience. A Covenant of light hiding only shadow.For a thousand years the Starlit Covenant has ruled the galaxy, demanding obedience in the name of peace. Kael Vallen believed in their oath and their promise of light, until as an idealistic recruit in the Corps the war forced him to face the horrors of genocide and choose between loyalty to the Stars or defending those who cannot defend themselves.