In a galaxy torn apart by treachery and ancient vendettas, Thomas Wayland, scarred by a brutal encounter with mythic pirates, embarks on a mission to expose the resurgent Shattered Suns. When he uncovers a sinister plot within the Collective government, he finds himself cast from everything he knows and in the company of an unlikely crew. Together, Thomas and his band of misfits must thwart the Suns' plan to gain unimaginable power. As they face betrayal, uncover buried truths, and confront the ghosts of their pasts, Thomas grapples with an unthinkable choice that could reshape the destiny of a galaxy in chaos – and the clock is ticking.