Dr. A Pal Chi is a mathematician sworn by oath to reveal none of his findings to anyone whomsoever. His labs at the university of Troy are the only facilities still in operation on his doomed planet. He is working on a complex formula that will change the world if he can figure it out. One of his theories removes 0 from the number-line and allows π to equal 3. His c² theory proves the infamous equation, e≠mc², allowing for safe space travel at the speed of light. So, his team builds a new mother ship capable of carrying two thousand people on an eight-and-a-half-year trip to the stars.

Back on his home world, a race was on with the cities of the east. They have their own light speed program and have the same destination planet in mind, S=X. As Dr. Chi embarks on his journey and transforms from mathematician to explorer, and from general officer to king, he leads the charge as history, mythology, and religion are examined in new ways, through archeology, space travel, ritual, and legend. As he, his team, and his crew search for evidence of ancient civilizations on new worlds, they determine that they are not alone in this vast universe full of surprises.

In this science fiction tale, a mathematician turned explorer rises through the ranks to become the general of a mighty army, the king of his people, and finally Papa, the highest religious leader in another star system. He travels on light-speed adventures in space where mythology springs to life and his destiny awaits.