When humanity unlocks the secret to instant interstellar travel with the revolutionary Aurora Drive, the universe opens its doors. But not all who venture beyond find what they seek. Amidst the chaos of interstellar colonization and the rise of galactic conflict, the UEOSC struggles to maintain peace across hundreds of colonies. Stargazer, an Aurealian survivor born into a brutal hunting ground, dreams of freedom beneath the stars but has seen too many broken promises. Her people are prey, held captive by a nameless terror, but a strange, new light in the sky could change everything. At the same time, Horthus, a ruthless leader seeking control, faces unexpected visitors—humans, whose advanced technology and mysterious agendas threaten to upend the fragile balance of power. As tensions between species reach a breaking point, the crew of the Starship Theseus finds themselves at the heart of a conflict that could either unite the galaxy—or tear it apart.