"A breath of fresh air in the hard science fiction genre" - Prepare for a journey where intelligence and resilience, both human and artificial, are tested beyond their limits, and the future of existence itself hangs in the balance.

When Earth launches its most ambitious mission yet, a spacecraft is sent to the enigmatic Ross 128 star system in hopes of discovering intelligent extraterrestrial life. The Endeavour, an autonomous vessel powered by the advanced quantum AI, Norman, embarks on a solitary journey to explore this distant star system. Upon arrival, Norman encounters a mysterious form of life that defies conventional understanding, prompting an extraordinary investigation into its nature and intentions.
In response to this momentous discovery, Earth dispatches a second spacecraft, Hermes, carrying a six-person crew and supported by another quantum AI, Kurisu, to join the Endeavour. However, from the start, the crew faces a series of escalating crises, their spaceships teetering on the brink of destruction.
In this high-stakes space odyssey, where time itself becomes a battleground, the lines between ally and adversary blur, priorities shift, and the fate of the mission—and perhaps all of humanity—rests in the hands of a few brave souls and a couple of adept AIs navigating the unknown in a distant part of the universe.