Space, once thought to be the salvation of humanity, has fallen victim to the same vices, weaknesses, and greed that doomed civilization on Earth. Players are thrust into the galaxy as corporate wage-slaves, trying to climb their way out of the cold, heartless milieu they were born into. The galaxy is populated with pirates who want to steal your stuff, aliens who want to do ...something... to you, and other survivors who are just trying to make their mark on the universe.