As the final fade-out the last two Centaurians on the planet, Anstar (m.) and Amber (forever f.), clutch each other as that evening Bomb from Earth goes down. The pair had, through thought control, changed the warlike ways of Earth -- but too late, in spite of extravagant ""defense"" measures and the help of gigantic telepathic cats. The Centaurians are decent, pacific sorts and the galactic game is well played.