The plot unfolds over a couple of centuries and begins with the sea adventures of a young radio operator embarked on a merchant ship in the 60s. During one of his travels, the young man meets a strange character who intrigues him and brings him closer to a mysterious supranational organization, the Phoenix, which aims to unify the planet under a single government that offers all the peoples of the Earth the sharing of peace and well-being. The young man joined with enthusiasm and, within a few years, reached the highest levels of the organization. Reached its purpose, the Phoenix begins the exploration of space A courageous commander of the space forces meets, on an unknown planet, incorporeal beings who ask him for help to counter a cruel and bloodthirsty alien species that hinders their mission of peace in the universe. Later, the commander discovers that it was the Incorporeals who created the Phoenix on Earth in order to enlist the help of humans in their mission. The Earth forces defeat the enemy aliens and bring back the peace demanded by the Incorporeal who, later disappear without ever manifesting themselves to humans. Space travel continues with discoveries of other planets and encounters with other species when, by chance, a Gate is discovered that allows to reach other planets, even millions of light years away, instantly. Continuing the research, they discover other Great Gates that allow travels also in time, as well as in space. Commander Gordon goes in search of the Incorporeal from which he wants an answer. To restore peace to the universe he was forced to impose it by force and sacrifice countless lives of alien beings. After events make him suspicious of incorporeals, he goes after them to make sure he's fighting for a good cause. The search is led by scientists who formulate shocking new hypotheses about the creation of the universe. Science and theology will take on completely different and unexpected meanings, when these theories will prove to adhere to reality and will allow humans to discover many mysteries of the cosmos that have always afflicted, frightened or intrigued all living beings.