The quest into space progressed far beyond the solar system. Several exoplanets settled, the human population continued to grow beyond sustainability and critical resources exist throughout the Milky Way. Dominating the Galaxy as the only sapient beings, humans were not alone. Near the edge of the Galaxy, a mining company exploits an expendable planet. Technology evolved throughout the centuries after taking the first small step for man, one giant leap for mankind; human nature remained constant. Like early pioneers a mixture of miners, scientists and support staff eke out an existence in an alien land far from everything else human. When a team of conservationists reach the outpost to review the planet's classification, there is fear they will threaten the existence of the Company's operation, threatening jobs. Rumors abound of strange creatures lurking in the night. Forming an alliance, the two opposing factions make a monumental discovery. Sapient life other than human does exist.