The shroud is lifted, and the gateway to the Shackleton expanse is open. What strange new worlds lie beyond the veil?

Orbiting a distant F-Type star, Vraekton IV is a warm and verdant world apparently teeming with life. From orbit, observers can see vibrant rainforests, bordered by untouched beaches which overlook its bountiful oceans. It is a world, untainted by politics or technology, pure and natural.

But nature can be a savage mistress…

A Romulan observation post has gone dark. No distress call, no warning. Just an eerie silence. The Romulan Free State refuse to acknowledge their presence in the system, seemingly dismissive of even discussing it amongst their own.

Curious as to the nature of their operations in the system, Starfleet dispatches a mission to investigate. But nature is rarely welcoming of outsiders.