The planet Coral is the center of civilization, not far from humanity's own future.

As a seemingly never-ending war rages across the planet's surface, a new problem arises: the world's environment is degrading rapidly. The damage is irreparable and soon the planet will be uninhabitable to human life. The Alliance of Nations, a group of 10 of the most powerful countries on Coral, comes together and forms a plan to abandon the planet and search for a new world to call home.

Countless probes are sent into the furthest reaches of space, and yet only one happens to find a world that is suitable for human life. The Alliance of Nations names this planet "Ragol” and proceeds with The Pioneer Project, beginning construction on the first deep-space colony vessel, Pioneer 1. Pioneer 1 arrives on Ragol a year later, carrying the first emigrants. These settlers are charged with surveying and inspecting the surrounding area, ensuring its safety and its level of viability, along with priming the landing site for further colonization. Fortifications are set up, and the budding colony's hub is constructed: the Central Dome.

...Seven years pass.

Upon receiving a confirmation signal from the colonists of Pioneer 1, the second colony ship, Pioneer 2, leaves Coral bound for Ragol. After Pioneer 2 enters orbit around Ragol, they attempt to make contact with the Central Dome. The moment that they attempt to open transmissions, a gigantic explosion erupts on the planet's surface.

All communication with the Central Dome is cut off. With a growing sense of danger and unease, the Principal orders Hunters (the players) to visit the surface and investigate the situation.

What are the untold secrets of the mysterious "Photon" energy? Why is the native wildlife of Ragol going berserk at every turn? Why are the Lab and the military both carrying out harried operations separate from the government and how are these groups all connected? The answers to all of these questions and many more await players as they take their first steps on the mysterious planet of Ragol...