<p><strong>Our universe is but a snowglobe&mdash;an experiment born of desperation and hope. The true universe is unfathomably vast teeming with life and untold wonders. And it is enslaved.</strong></p><p>Created by ancient aliens in a daring gambit to understand the nature of the enemy humanity is now asked to be the savior of a universe not their own. If they are to succeed they must rise above not only their fractious past but the sins of their genetic ancestors to boldly embrace a future they never dared imagine possible.</p>