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Through ancient ruins of their forebearers, certain lineages—such as the Ruin Haunters—recapture scraps of lost technology, igniting a renaissance of human intelligence. Their rapid advancement faces internal conflicts regarding cultural heritage and identity, eventually leading to a new form of society that grapples with competing ideologies. Eventually, some factions starve for dominance over the galaxy, leading to inevitable conflicts that require the resurgence of unity among post-human societies.