In 2024, an errant meteor has ravaged the earth, and among the survivors of this disaster is a young boy, Tetsuro Danba, who has received a special gift from the extra-terrestrial meteorites. He and two others have become an evolved form of human life and it is their mission to defeat the evil Trader Force, a military power who has risen out of the ashes. Possessing extraordinary powers, they must leave the planet or cause its destruction. This trio of unlikely heroes will carry their altered DNA and mankind\\s existence into the far reaches of the galaxy. Opposed to this destiny is the Trader Force who fears Tetsuro, his fellow companions and their powers. In a final clash, both opposing forces meet in a climactic space battle to determine the survival of the human race. With appearances by Captain Harlock and Space Cruiser Yamato, (Star Blazers in the U.S.) this action-packed compilation is renowned Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto\'s crowning achievement.