The 8th Millennium A.D.
Imperial Empress Pandora Adolt commands the universe from the planet Helvetia, imposing her brand of empathetic psychopathy on the people.
“Collectivism is Kindness.”
Change is risky. For five thousand years, the Imperium has monopolized power by controlling all technology and preventing progress. Societal stability is paramount.
Meanwhile, on the giant desert planet of Grosse Iron, Paul Khan works as an Imperial scientist. Genius and junkie, he lives life to suit himself and is indifferent to the harsh world around him.
Until fate snaps her frigid fingers and decides that he has a major part to play in these tumultuous times.
As Paul Khan’s entrails gush out onto the red desert earth, monumental changes are set in motion in this cold, dark, and indifferent universe.
The fragile future is set to fracture.