A deep space mining operation is led by a skeleton crew onboard the KOPOS MARK 9 carrier vessel. Upon returning to EARTH during their 5 year mission, a faint distress call is picked up containing strange "sounds". It is coming from a vast star system known as PARTERI ALPHA. Although not directly on their route, they decide to answer the call, which seemingly originates from a large ice planet orbiting a dwarf star known as IADE. Shortly before arriving, a total systems failure occurs throughout the ship, and crash lands. What follows is a tale of exploration, survival, and discovery on the celestial body designated CERIS III.

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