Tom creates a clone of himself and discovers he can merge their consciousness, gaining an additional body and brain. Each new clone doubles his memory, learning capacity, physical capabilities, and engineering prowess. When human civilization vanishes without explanation, Tom stands alone before an infinite cosmos. Yet he realizes he is never truly singular—there are countless versions of himself waiting to be awakened. With billions of clones at his command, Tom embarks on a quest to uncover the mystery of humanity's disappearance and reclaim his species' place among the stars. As he fragments his consciousness across multiple bodies, he must navigate the dangers of space while holding onto what makes him human.