General Krausher of the Hades Division is not a complicated man. His one fear: that his enemies are more frightening than he is. His lieutenant Ayana Kwena understands exactly how Krausher applies that principle—and she is the key to bringing him down. The Raiders' plan to defeat Krausher depends entirely on convincing Ayana to switch sides. At first glance it is not a convincing plan. What it has going for it is that there is no other plan.