Time and everything else are running out for the Empire. In fact,it’s already running on fumes. Before the last grain of sand falls fromits hourglass, each person will have hard choice to make. Some will shut theireyes to the inevitable. Others will choose to reject catastrophe. But even ifthey’re doomed, there’s no point in going down quietly. Beneath hermask of patriotism, Tanya vows to do whatever it takes to avoid going down withthe ship.