An era of unprecedented genius unfolds across the stars. Heroes emerge from every corner of existence as ancient powers clash and new legends are forged. Aristocratic dynasties war against common citizens in shadow and sunlight alike. The Federation and Empire engage in calculated schemes while alien forces gather at the edges of known space, waiting to strike. In a cosmos where firepower replaces philosophy and chaos reigns supreme, Mu Fan rises to challenge the established order. Armed with Black, a mysterious artificial intelligence of unknown origins, and an indomitable spirit that refuses to bend, he shatters the foundations of the glittering galaxy itself.