The war between the Dra'Gal and the Quin continues to escalate as the Chosen and their soldier allies take to new battlegrounds to push back the monstrous aliens. With the loss of Johnny and his unique ability to purge the alien consciousness from their subjugated hosts, the forces of Mandatum must find a way to persevere against overwhelming odds. From the Vatican to the White House, the fight rages for control of the planet. Friends will be lost as casualties mount, and new heroes will emerge to bolster the ranks of the Chosen. The Dra'Gal are coming. Ascendancy is nigh.