The earth is a mess from wars and a group of elite space explorers have been selected from military and non-military personnel. They are headed to a newly discovered planet. It is the hope that they will find that the planet is able to support life from earth and colonization can began. Their problems began from almost the moment they set out. They encounter personal threats, attack from enemy ships, and sabotage. The ships drive engine has developed a crack and is emitting a strange glow. It seems they may be affected by it. Suddenly they are in a race for survival! They hope they can just get there! On the planet there is a primitive, but intelligent race of beings. They have their own set of problems, and particularly one who has been ousted by the tribe Chief. This one, now all alone, just hopes to survive!