By 2531, humanity had colonised the solar system. Warfare and barbarity had all but been forgotten. Then the 'Geeks' arrived - a deadly alien species with only one thing on their dark, unfathomable minds... the extinction of the human race! And so, humankind was forced to battle once more, this time amongst the stars, in space patrol ships crewed by the V.C.s (aka Vacuum Cleaners).

New recruit Steve Smith is ready for action, but first he must face a fight closer to home, and gain the acceptance of his combat-hardened crew mates.