Sans, desperate to find some way of stopping the human's endless slaughter, forms alliances and takes drastic measures. But new variables are introduced... ones that could change everything.

The Vessel, having saved Hallownest from the infection of the Radiance, awakens in a new world. Having somehow gained the ability to speak, and can now feel emotions, he explores this world, defending its’ inhabitants from danger.

After slipspacing from Reach to a random set of coordinates, the crew of the ENSC Pillar of Celestia comes across an artificial ringworld, as they flee the wrath of the Covenant Empire.