There was only one way to save the population of the dying planet Leobey: to build giant starships and go in search of a new world. This project, called "The Gate to the Abyss," was advocated by scientists, officials and Lennar, the head of the Guard of Reason. But there were also opponents - priests of the religion of the Dome. And the worst happened: the primate of the Dome, the governor of Heaven Zember XV, and his henchmen entered on board one starship...