Sector 9 is the last unconquered region of space. it contains millions of planets, rich with minerals essential to the continuation of the human race.

most planets are populated with vicious life forms - these we can handle. however, the planets are also infested with diseases that are wiping our workers out. all efforts to fight these diseases have failed...but there is a hope. a new anti-virus has been developed. a microscopic creature that resides in the bloodstream, annihilating all disease. The tests must be completed - this anti-virus is essential to the very survival of the human race. project microlife must succeed...