The Empire of Valdana, ruled by the Tytania dynasty, has maintained control over most of human space through a combination of fear and conquest. The Landless Lords have held power for generations, but the empire's foundation is now unstable due to growing pockets of rebellion. Fan Hyurlick's defeat of a Tytania mission sent to punish Euriya sparked a galaxy-wide manhunt targeting him. As a result, Fan finds himself fighting for survival and trying to counter his opponents, who control vast resources and territories.