In a galaxy shaped by interstellar alliances, ancient civilizations, and the hidden machinations of powerful criminal empires, Captain Amara Thorn and her crew aboard the Dauntless are thrust into a mission that leads them deep into the unknown. Sent to investigate a mysterious signal from the distant and dangerous world of Verdantia, they discover an ancient Seraphim facility, a relic of a civilization that vanished 50,000 years ago. Inside, they uncover a vast array of cryogenic pods and accidentally awaken Nyrathiel Astraeus with knowledge of the Seraphim and their forgotten technology.