In a tranquil existence with his father on their home planet, Kim's life takes a drastic turn when a runaway spaceship hurtles towards their farm. To save his father, Kim leaps aboard and skillfully lands the vessel, uncovering a gravely injured passenger who implores him, with his last breath, to deliver a mysterious object to the Galactic Fleet. Implanted on Kim's arm against all odds, the Lens transforms him into a Lensman, bestowing enigmatic abilities and crucial intelligence pivotal in the Galactic Fleet's battle against the malevolent Boskone Empire. Tasked with transporting the Lens aboard the spacecraft Britannia, Kim faces daunting challenges as the ruthless Lord Helmet of the Boskone Empire schemes to thwart his mission at every turn.