We are no longer bound to the earth. Humanity stretches throughout the solar system and longs for what lies beyond. Private enterprise has pushed the borders of exploration faster than we dared hope. But have we gone too far, too fast? When the planet Mercury started emitting unexplained radiation, the conglomerate Mydas rushed in to claim whatever was waiting to be discovered. Using its vast fortune, Mydas launched a mission to the planet entirely on its own. The team they sent to the surface is not prepared for what they are about to face.