The year is 2066. Earth is exhausted by centuries of industrial gluttony, and widespread resource depletion. Earth has been reduced to a grim grey dot, limping through the cosmos on its final breath. But, when an ancient SOS is detected in the far reaches of our galaxy from an unknown entity, a long-forgotten scientist doesn't just see this as an opportunity for first contact -- but a fast track to potential success, and immortality within the pages...