In the political arena of the planet Versus, survival requires more than combat—it requires tactics. The interstellar warrior at the center of Versus: The Lost Ones possesses a rare ability: absorbing the superpowers and memories of those defeated in combat. Transported to Versus and entered into a gladiatorial system that governs who lives and who doesn't, the warrior must navigate the captives' minds and memories to understand the game's rules well enough to survive. Lady Venuma and Empress Vaccus hold power over the arena. The galaxy is watching. Getting out means going through both of them.