When volcanic forces tear a planet apart, it twists the surface world into unrecognizable and bizarre shapes. The planet Wotan II was once a peaceful agrarian world until a confederate extremist detonated a Mercer class doomsday device deep within the planet's core. The explosion brought forth to the surface the natural riches of this world and now many factions struggle to survive the fiery surface long enough to harvest the treasures that this world has to offer.