In the near future, not long after humanity establishes a colony on Mars, subtle political tensions arise between Earth and Mars. Mecha technology is highly advanced, but held back by the limits of neural synchronization rates. Quantum communications are well developed, but still suffer from latency. Humanity has mastered controlled nuclear fusion.
Cheng Yan is a mecha engineering genius, but his insufficient neural synchronization rate leaves him working as a mechanic. He secretly loves the female officer Su Xuan but doesn't dare confess, and leads a frustrating life at a military base.
