The fortieth Dagr of the first cycle of Stellaris Máltíðr had begun. The military campaign against the guild of civilizations Xiloria and Zyra’kth was gaining momentum when something occurred that would forever change the life of the mechanic Jo from the expeditionary base Mjølner. Perhaps even the entire humanity. Maybe even the entire universe!

Returning to the base, the seriously damaged Invader unexpectedly struck the dormitory of the chief strategist for military campaigns. It was unclear why the plasma shields had failed, but the consequences were catastrophic. Part of the planners' quarters underwent depressurization. As a result of this tragic disaster, many prominent figures, including the chief strategist and the Invader's crew, lost their lives.

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Panic erupted in the base, and controlling the situation became extremely difficult, given that a very challenging military campaign was being conducted simultaneously.