The Guardians-plasma-based, dragon-like creatures-stalk the ruins of the old world, absorbing sunlight by day, and glowing with deadly grace by night. Their presence has turned Earth into a wasteland, but they're only part of the threat. Beneath the surface, corrupt governments manipulate the chaos, fighting for control over dwindling resources and secrets buried in the ashes of the old world. Humanity United, the ruling power, hides dangerous truths about the Guardians, while rebel factions fight for survival and freedom. But survival and freedom all lie with a mysterious canister, clutched by the long-dead Dr. Debbie Waters. Inside it, a secret so powerful it could either save humanity or trigger its ultimate destruction.