Centuries of pollution and nuclear war left Earth a barren desert. The atmosphere is toxic and radioactive. All attempts at ‘terraforming’ Earth have failed. For 500 years humanity has searched for a new planet to call home. Hundreds of systems have been explored, but not a single Earth-like planet has been found. We live in spacestations and underground cities, venturing outside only in protective suits.
Dr. Nikita Razhnov built the first warp field generator in 2538 A.D.. This made interstellar warfare practical. Since then, the human race has split into three rival factions.
The United Planets Federation (UPF) controls Earth, Mars, and moons of Saturn and Jupiter. With the largest space navy, they are a threat to be reckoned with.
The Drifters are essentially pirates. They live in asteroids and space stations. Don’t fly through their territory unless you can defend yourself. They are shrewd traders and feared warriors.
The Neo-Terra Imperative (NTI) is a renegade organization whose mission is to find and settle a new Earth-like planet. NTI are appalled at the barbarous nature of UPF. They have the most advanced technology, but very few numbers.
You are a young UPF pilot. Having graduated at the top of your class from pilot school, you are eager and curious. Prove yourself, and the stars will be yours.