Star. Exile. Rebel? Donatella Velargo starred in a galaxy-spanning holodrama called Earth's Melody. She had it all - fame, fortune, drama in front of the camera and behind - until one horrific incident sends her and the entire cast into exile.

Now she delivers packages, trying to lay low.

Max Tallin is a rebel with multiple causes. Save his sister and save his planet are chief among them. Both are possible if the Earth's Melody cast reshoot the unaired season finale, but when technical difficulties emerge, they all realize they must do more.

But the cast are just actors. They're not actually soldiers. In fact, they're specifically trained not to hurt those around them. How can they possibly win this fight?

Can actors save the world?

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