The year is 3317. It has been 1,000 years since humans discovered reliable faster than light travel. The discovery was followed by 200 years of war with other lesser species on the outer fringes of galactic society. Humans were initially ignored by the more powerful races, though after proving to be incredibly adaptable, they peaked the interest of the IRC (Interplanetary Republic of Clusters). After intense negotiations, the humans were brought in as recognized and protected members of the IRC, though not in to the voting sect. Humans fought for years to prove their worth as a short lived species, and were eventually recognized for their versatility and relentless will to gain respect as a species.