A ship of escaped refugees uses genetic technology to revive talented figures from the world's past in order to safeguard their survival, including Paul Maud'Dib and Lady Jessica.
A group of refugees escapes on a ship into the uncharted reaches of the galaxy, seeking safety with the assistance of Paul Maud'Dib and Lady Jessica, revived with the help of genetic technology, while avoiding the diabolical traps of the Enemy.