We are introduced to the Cycop Force. Three person teams charged with protecting civil rights on all worlds inhabited by humans in the 25th century. The story focuses on the white team. Radm is the arrogant and aloof team captain. Valcyr is a competent and fully capable warrior who harbors an unrequited love for her team leader. Tanaka is the final member of the team. He fashions himself as a 17th century samurai. The team fails in its assignment to protect the Coalition President. Subsequently, the team is set-up to take the fall by the actual assassin.