Eden (Year 2222)

Over time, the inhabitants of Avalon learned a shocking truth: they were no longer in the Milky Way galaxy. Cut off from any possibility of returning to familiar territory, they discovered through a transponder in the remains of the ArchDrone they had to defeat that a mysterious device was destabilizing Jump Drives across galaxies. This device, it seemed, was causing ships attempting long-distance jumps to sometimes be transported to this specific part of this unknown galaxy.

Among the wreckage of the ArchDrone, the colonists found two significant pieces of information: first, the rings of the drone were actually part of a jump gate; second, this gate had pre-registered coordinates. Driven by a renewed sense of purpose, the Stranded worked tirelessly for a whole year to rebuild this jump gate, calling it the “Avalon ArchGate.” Sadly, the remaining power in the jump gate core, called the ArchCore, could not allow large ships to travel, and two things became clear for everyone: this was a one-way trip, and people would have to start anew with whatever they could find there.

Upon reactivating the gate and entering it, it led them to a small, uncharted system with a single planet and its moon. Surrounding the main planet was a rich ring of resources, offering a lifeline to the resource-strapped colonists. They named this new system Eden, seeing it as a potential sanctuary and a stepping stone in their quest to find the cradle of humanity: Earth.

With the Avalon Jump Gate operational, each of the stranded factions has its own set of goals: some are seeking a pathway back home or additional resources and allies to support their long-term survival; others wish to profit from this fresh new start to build something new. But while their journey is fraught with uncertainty, the determination of most to reconnect with their roots and find Earth drives them all forward.

Now, as most prepare to embark on new expeditions through the Jump Gate to escape the prison that the Avalon system became, they face the unknown with hope and determination. Each new discovery brings them one step closer to uncovering the mysteries of their new galaxy and, perhaps, finding a way back to the home they once knew.

• Inhabitants of Avalon realized they weren't in the Milky Way, and were transported here because of a mysterious device
• They fought the ArchDrone and made a Jump Gate from its wreckage, called the Avalon ArchGate
• The travel is limited, and therefore everyone is having a fresh start
• The term “Stranded” refers to anyone who was transported to this galaxy unwillingly
• The gate led them to a small system with one planet and its moon
• The new system was named Eden, and most factions are looking for a way to go back home
• Any new player that arrives with their faction out of nowhere is essentially from another stranded ship that experienced similar issues, like the Colony Ship Sunnyhome in season 4
• This means anyone can join the story at any point, without needing to have been in Avalon