An Outrider named Calibose steals the plans for RAMROD, and tries to get them to Nemesis. His ship is shot down, and he is taken into custody at Cavalry Command. As the Star Sheriffs are enjoying a rare off day, Saber meets a woman named Sincia, who runs an orphanage, and becomes immediately smitten. The Star Sheriffs decide to visit the kids and lift their spirits. Two of the kids are taken hostage by the Outriders. Sincia tries to save the children on her own, and April follows after her. They get ambushed and also taken as hostages. The Outriders give the Star Sheriffs an offer. They want to trade Calibose for the women and the children.
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