Stardust and Ashes: Directive Zero

In 2147, the “Crimson Veil” swept across the globe. An unknown virus gave rise to the “Crimson Husk,” which devoured civilization. Human society collapsed within 72 hours, an event later known as the “Great Extinction.” Lin Yan, a former sniper in the “Titan” special forces, was on the verge of death after his squad was wiped out when he unexpectedly bonded with the “Star Core” survival System. From then on, he began his struggle to survive the apocalypse. The System’s attribute enhancements, skill unlocks, and supply navigation became the blades with which he cut through the darkness. Its core directive, “Reboot Civilization,” gradually transformed him from a lone, desperate survivor into the heart of a team. He must escort Su Qingyao, a doctor who possesses the “gene stabilizer,” to the “Ark” base. On the wasteland, teeming with mutated monsters called “Crimson Husks” and marauding “Scavengers,” he will fight alongside Zhao Hu, a loyal security officer, and cross paths with mysterious, elusive Nightwalkers. This is an apocalyptic epic blending science fiction and survival. From life-and-death battles in subway tunnels to factional power struggles at the Ark base; from scattered fragments of technological blueprints to futuristic weapons capable of turning the tide; from struggling alone to forging bonds with companions of all kinds, Lin Yan will wield the power of the System to uncover the truth behind the virus’s origins, battle terrifying monsters of evolution, and ultimately kindle the hope of rebuilding human civilization amid the ashes of the stars.