The overarching plot follows the remnants of humanity who, after fleeing Earth, found themselves scattered and enslaved by more powerful alien races across a vast, lawless sector of the galaxy.

The story of centers on the survival and eventual rise of humanity within a hostile galaxy. Picking up decades after the events of the first game, you play as the Commander, a legendary pilot tasked with establishing a new human empire. The Core Narrative

: Throughout your travels, you collect ships and recruit pilots to join your cause.