Ready, Aim, Fire

In a bleak future where Earth is dying and humanity dwells underground, Jace Riven faces a grim fate with only five years to live. He volunteers for a perilous mission to harvest resources from hostile alien worlds, defying expectations as a terminally ill outsider. Armed with minimal equipment and racing against time, Jace must navigate dangerous wildlife, treacherous landscapes, and cunning competitors while uncovering mysterious technological upgrades. As he ventures deeper into the unknown, the stakes rise, but the countdown remains relentless.