The year is 2X19 and due to breakthroughs in artificial accelerants, mankind has taken to the stars. At the edge of civilization, the dominant sport is a civilized sword duel to the death. The rules are simple: The Duel Must Be Agreed Upon by Both Crows. A Time and Place Must Also Be Agreed Upon. Both Duelists Must Acknowledge Each Other. Only Two Crows May Duel at a Time. A Crow Must Have Direct Contact to His Weapon. Once the Kill is Confirmed the Match is Over. In the city of riots, Merrick, a disaffected terrestrial youth fights for his survival.