In a grim, resource-depleted near-future, teenage Breq seeks refuge from his harsh reality by taking on the perilous job of a 'corpse diver' in Bane, a sprawling online SciFi game. His quest for answers regarding his best friend's mysterious death quickly pulls him into a dangerous adventure where the lines between virtual and real-world threats blur.

Breq is a determined, resourceful teenager driven by loyalty and a desperate need for truth, navigating complex moral choices in a world that offers little mercy.

This series chronicles a relentless, fast-paced progression from humble beginnings to confronting galaxy-spanning threats, evolving from a virtual game world into a sprawling, multi-layered conflict. Across its dark and immersive narrative, Breq and an expanding ensemble cast must battle through treacherous dungeons, engage in epic space fleets, and ultimately confront the harsh realities of a post-apocalyptic future.