Gene Starwind is a versatile individual who engages in a wide range of activities such as performing odd jobs and pursuing bounties with his partner, Jim Hawking. Unfortunately, Gene's advancement comes to a halt when he is stranded on a dilapidated planet. However, his fortunes change after he accepts a bodyguard position that goes awry, forcing him to take ownership of the Outlaw Star. This marks the commencement of his journey to discover the elusive Galactic Leyline, fraught with various obstacles such as merciless pirates and the uncertainties of outer space. Can he overcome them all and achieve his goal?