The Steigers have been defeated, and their remaining survivors have pledged their allegiance to the victor, Maximilian Richter.

But for Max, this is hardly the end. In a convent in faraway Sindh, a red-haired princess is being held prisoner. Who is she? What secrets does she hold?

Max assembles a delegation and heads out in search of the truth, halfway across the world.

But how did the Gremlins end up coming with them? It looks like things aren't going to go exactly according to plan. Much to the Kanwars' chagrin!