Growing up on a desolate scrapyard planet, Ash, a young scavenger, stumbles upon a battered mech while searching through heaps of discarded technology. But this isn't just any machine—it’s a sentient, partially functional mech named Rune. With Rune’s help, Ash seizes the chance to escape the wasteland and discovers a world he's only ever heard of from afar: the structured, often brutal society of humankind. Who is Rune, truly? And what secrets surround Ash’s origins? Between the chaos of interstellar cities and his encounters with both beauty and beast, Ash learns survival is only the beginning. As he dives deeper into this unfamiliar society, his journey becomes one of intense learning, raw competition, and perhaps even love. Ash’s cold, calculating mindset, sharpened by the survival laws of the scrapyard, drives him to absorb new skills like a sponge—from combat and strategy to advanced mech piloting, his exceptional abilities set him apart. Each time Ash reappears, he leaves a lasting impression, a brilliant spark against the vastness of the cosmos. Through struggles and battles, he grows from a lone survivor to an enigmatic figure, a legend among the elite pilots. His journey mirrors the extremes of survival and growth, as he carves his path in an expansive universe where starships and combat mechs redefine human ambition—and the price of glory and survival intertwine at every turn.