The year is 2X19 and due to breakthroughs in artificial accelerants, mankind has taken to the stars. At the edge of civilization, the dominant sport is a civilized sword duel to the death. The rules are simple: " The Duel Must Be Agreed Upon by Both Crows " A Time and Place Must Also Be Agreed Upon " Both Duelists Must Acknowledge Each Other " Only Two Crows May Duel at a Time " A Crow Must Have Direct Contact to His Weapon " Once the Kill is Confirmed the Match is Over In the city of riots, Merrick, a disaffected terrestrial youth fights for his survival. Smash the City. Smash the State. Burn it all, Escape to Space