The story:
The Eastern Dark, a haven for pirates, smugglers and raiders for several centuries (for the most recent story, see D185 Raiders of the Eastern Dark), is still active despite several Phantoms' attempts to close it for good.

When President Goranda narrowly escapes a murder attempt and the perpetrators are traced back to 'Dakk', the Phantom is moved to infiltrate a modern but dangerous neon city full of legalised drugs and weapons bazaars...