By 2056, Earth's ecosystem is in a dire state, forcing only the wealthy to live in protected "air domes" that filter the polluted air. Corporations now govern society, using private armies to settle disputes, as attempts to escape to space fail. Nibra Corporation oversees Rubikon, the last alien research facility focusing on the environmental crisis. Commander Hannah and scientist Gavin are sent to investigate Rubikon's status aboard the Navicon shuttle, facing challenges with the shuttle's navigation system. The revelation of Hannah's military background unnerves the crew, including her sister Knopf, who also serves in the military.