Five years after the fall of Sanctuary, Lance Quill struggles to cope with his defeat at Carson's hands. He and the other refugees from the war have managed to build a functioning settlement where Lance tries to live a quiet life out of the public eye, but when a new threat presents itself, Lance is forced back into his old leadership position. Balancing his duty as a leader and his morality, Lance struggles to find a way to save his people while sparing his enemy. His people need a home - they need a hero. This time, Lance can not fail. He will fight not just to save their lives, but to give them something worth living for.