1. exposition: voyage, landing, settling in, first phase of exploration; introduction of the characters and their relationships.

2. complication: internal conflicts (Reds vs Greens, Arkady on independence, Hiroko and the hidden colony).

3. crisis: immigration; external influences; sabotage; Treaty negotiations.

4. climax: revolution, war, death of prominent F100s.

5. temporary resolution: escape of surviving F100s