[The Nexus 01] • The Crewing

Axel Butler, an unrelenting mercenary with a passion for collecting alien artifacts, embarks on a globe-spanning treasure hunt for missing components of a cryptic alien ship. Little does he know that he's about to unearth far more than just relics; he's about to unravel the universe's most enigmatic riddle.In Des Moines, Iowa, Commander Kevin Ore's tranquil family picnic takes a hairpin turn when mysterious agents swoop in, spiriting him away on a clandestine mission to Mars. The reason? The discovery of a drifting alien vessel beyond Earth's reach. But the real secrets lie in the shadows, waiting to be uncovered.June Thriller, a retired operative presumed to have left her dangerous past behind, receives an unexpected message from a covert organization. It thrusts her into a top-secret mission to Mars as part of an astronaut team. Her to decipher a puzzle that could reshape humanity's destiny.As their paths converge in the vastness of space, the trio faces a perilous journey with limited fuel and uncertain odds of return. Betrayals, revelations, and uncharted dangers await, all leading to one burning What mysteries lie within the heart of the drifting alien ship?