Gone are the days of ownership. Some of
you may not even remember a time where you could purchase a software
program at a physical store such as CompUSA and CircuitCity. I'm not
talking about games—we can still buy physical games through Amazon
or at Gamestop, though Gamestop may be heading the way of Blockbuster
someday now that digital game purchases and streaming services are
quickly pushing them out of the market. No, I'm talking about
software programs used for work and development. This was recently
brought to my attention again as I set up my new PC. My father, who
turned 80 this year, was very concerned that my new PC didn't have an
optical drive—he couldn't conceive of functionality without one. As
I explained to him how unnecessary it was now, I realized how we are
all being edged towards a future where we lack true ownership. I may
have found a few ways to hold on a little longer, but it won't be
long before we are completely at the mercy of a growing digital
empire...
As seven alien races struggle to co-exist in an uneasy alliance, the Inter-Stellar Union sends Union Guard agents on missions to preserve the crucial balance. These specialized operatives must do what regional security cannot, dealing with smugglers, pirates, terrorists, and even greater challenges in order to bring stability to a universe that needs it desperately. Without the Union Guard, the races will not be prepared to face a looming alien threat they can only hope to defeat together.
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