War has been humanity's constant companion, from the primal flames of fire to the destructive might of nuclear weapons. Yet, through unyielding science and grim determination, mankind clawed its way to the stars. During the Decius Era, trade, culture, and diplomacy blossomed—until the discovery of the Relic of Souls cast humanity down a dark path. Since then, relentless conflict has fractured mankind into three warring factions, each with its own twisted ideologies, sinister technologies, and insatiable ambitions. In the end, all are driven by a single, malevolent goal: to navigate the Dread Stars and seize dominion over a universe steeped in shadow and ruin.