The First Episode

It was the Best of Times, It was the Worst of Times

Brian Smith makes his first appearance along with young bartender Enrique Alveras, and Maxwell Graham; the obnoxious manager of a popular joint known as "The Card Shack.

In this chapter Brian argues with Enrique over what's wrong and right about banishing all military personnel from the better looking part of the great city (Also known as Gambler's Strip) This is where Enrique learns that Brian has aligned himself with the foul-mouthed tyrant who runs the city: Julius Morane. Agreeing to disagree on their views, Enrique ends up striking a nerve with Brian, causing the young loner to leave.

However, once Brian has left the building he does admit that the people of Atlantis are not at all safe under Morane after all.