The year is 2124. Jonathan and his mining team in Antarctica discover an unusual object over a mile and a half beneath the surface. At first, they think it might be the remains of a meteor but, when they discover subtle but sentient behaviors, they must consider the possibility that this is the work of an alien technology. Backed by a consortium of countries developing Mars, Commander Rousseau and her engineers discover a similar object and soon international governments, big business, and the world of science are fighting over the correct actions to take. Their decision will affect the future of humankind forever.