For the 73rd class of cadets of the Defense University of the small planet Kibi, a shakedown cruise on the fleet's new starship 'Amaterasu' is a fitting lead-up to graduation. As they are returning to their home planet, however, they are shocked to hear news of a declaration of war by the aggressive Kingdom against Kibi. When their planetary government surrenders without a struggle, the cadets decide to launch their own war, aboard the 'Amaterasu'. To gain funding, they make a deal with a galactic news network - and find themselves the 'stars' of their own 'reality show'. Unfortunately, this is the kind of reality show that can get you killed... (Source: ANN)