Homicron asks Starlock to assist the international organization CLASH with the disposal of atomic, bacteriological and chemical weapons stored in a space stationt, which finds itself attacked by the robotic army of the power-mad scientist known as Astaroth. Meanwhile, on Earth, Tanka enlists Futura's help, and attempts to rescue Jaleb from his comatose state, for he knows the telepath holds the key to their ultimate victory against an as yet unseen enemy.