As this steampunk-inspired story begins, a mysterious woman (Rachel Adams) takes Empress Octavia of Oceana (Loren Chance) captive, and she's paralyzed, completely unable to move. Octavia, in a long gown, gloves and tiara, is then cleavegagged and tied in a standing position with her arms extended horizontally and tied to a bar. Octavia's captor intends to pass a final sentence on the royal captive -- will she be saved in time?