Robert Taylor Ford is a renowned Shakespearean actor delighting the galaxy as he masterfully plays his parts. But when his girlfriend and co-star turn up dead and he's accused of the crime, Ford narrowly escapes arrest aboard the star ship Pegasus only to be attacked by space-faring pirates. His hope of freedom dashed and facing death from seemingly invincible armored brigands, Ford takes on the most dangerous acting role of his life. If he fails to convince his new audience, this next performance will be his last...