A new planetoid enters the solar system. This new planet, Visitor, contains a new unknown substance on it known as transium. After some experimentation with this new mineral, scientists discover that transium is an excellent energy source, and can be mined directly from the planets surface. The governmentparcels the land into 1 million plots of land (i.e. 10⁶) and contracts four major corporations to mine this transium. They each land on the planet and establish bases of operations and fighting almost immediately breaks out among them over the transium deposits. You are a member of one of these four corporations, contracted by them to mine this transium. You will need to build up your base, defend it, make alliances with other 'settlers', and attack and pilliage other corporations in order to survive on this hostile planet. Because the game is running 24/7, even when you leave, your base and assets are not safe.