The Sikarans and humans are developing many inter-species relationships. The alien Sikarans have emerged from the rim of the galaxy, to help the humans in the midst of an epic space war against the Gloshan Empire. The Sikarans are a fantastical people shrouded in mystery. They are psychic people and touch-telepaths, which fascinates the humans on beta-Naiobi. Even the Earth president becomes involved.