On Inauguration Day, newly elected President Stephen Blades hoped to tacklethe most critical issues facing the nation: war, the economy, and a failinghealth care system. But in a letter penned by the outgoing President, Bladeslearns the truth that redefines "critical": seven years ago, NASA discovered analien presence in the asteroid belt, and kept it a secret from the world. Astealth mission crewed by nine astronauts was sent to make contact, and they'regetting close - assuming they survive the long journey to reach theirdestination. Today, President-elect Blades has become the most powerful man onthe planet. This planet!
