They slept for hundreds of years, thinking of a new home in the Andromeda Galaxy. When finally they awake, their dreams of tranquility are shattered. These colonists-turian, salarian, asari, human being, and more-face an uncharted galaxy and threats beyond understanding.

The Nexus may be the core from which the colonists will explore their new house. Yet even prior to the arks arrive, the substantial space train station sustains critical harm. The entire mission is placed in jeopardy, and security movie director Sloane Kelly must reassert purchase while racing to recognize the nature of the threat that faces them.

If she fails, the Andromeda Initiative could crumble.