Six hundred light-years from Earth, in the quiet reaches of the Cygnus constellation, orbits a planet once seen only through telescopes—Kepler-22b. Roughly 2.4 times the size of Earth, it sits comfortably in the habitable zone of its star, where temperatures allow liquid water to exist. For centuries, it was just a distant hope. Now, it’s humanity’s second chance.

The Journey

When Earth’s resources collapsed under the weight of overuse and conflict, survival demanded escape. The solution: a massive generation ship, the Ark Horizon, built to carry thousands across the stars. The voyage spanned centuries. Entire lifetimes passed in transit, with each generation preserving the dream of a new world.

When the Horizon finally arrived, its crew found a planet untouched by industry. Kepler-22b’s atmosphere was dense and high-pressure, its oceans vast and deep. Gravity was stronger, storms more violent—but the planet was rich in untouched minerals, alien flora, and energy sources waiting to be unlocked.

New Eden

The first settlement was named New Eden, a symbol of rebirth. Using salvaged tech and adaptive engineering, the settlers built cities along the coastlines and highlands. They learned to harness the planet’s resources—mining rare elements, cultivating native crops.