The crew hire on two new companions from the planet of Gougeste, a robot named Dorothea Mist and a Vargr named Egto. In need of a new ship to expedite their adventure onward to Zeycude, Xanadu and Droog find information about a Zhodani courier being repaired on Ninjar named the 'Itliechiefl'. 

The crew leaves after Dorothea drinks Jun under the table for a bet of 2000 credits. He's definitely starting to feel his wallet start to lighten up… 

After making a few provisions, the crew makes their way to Ninjar. During the jump trip, Xanadu manages to fully repair VICKTORIA to full working order, but she's still in recovery mode. After exiting jump space, Lisan gives the crew an overlay machine that allows a person to use a new personality to blend in with their surroundings. They leave Athena behind so Lisan doesn't have to come with them on the mission ahead…