It's the 23rd century. The Loquacious, a fickle old ship, is lost in space. Fun fact: like all galactic vessels, it was stolen from an enemy alien race by humans who have only partly mastered its technology.
On board is Kani, a 17-year-old pilot, and a mixed crew of humans and aliens as diverse as they are endearing, whose greatest talent seems to be rushing headlong into trouble.
Their latest mission? Setting out in search of a rare and highly coveted plant. After all, they're all botanists…
The problem? Everyone else is after the same thing!