The vast expanse of deep space awaits humanity, but a mysterious, invisible barrier stands in the way. Every ship that has attempted to breach it has been lost, their communications abruptly severed, their fates unknown. Now, the starship Pioneer and its determined crew are set to challenge the cosmic blockade once more. Are they destined to join the silent ranks of the lost, or will they be the first to break through and uncover the chilling secret of the barrier?