In the year 3499, programmed UNION Soldier 034 infiltrates the Separatist City of Subterra in search of the Psion Machine, humanity's most sought-after and cryptic super technology. The mission falls apart when he finds that he and the infamous machine share a puzzling bond.
Humanity is a tricky thing. This is the topic of discussion as 034 and Orlee share a heart-to-heart two weeks following the events that brought the solider back to Subterra. Meanwhile, Cole finds his failures have led him out of the good graces of his father and into the awaiting arms of something far more sinister.