A massive explosion shakes the planet as a swathe of Guardian territory is erased in an instant. Millions perish as the shockwave tears across the surface of the planet opening canyons and erupting volcanoes. A phenomenon known as the Void Storm begins to emanate from the blast site unleashing a torrent of anomalous destruction.
The Guardians evacuate all survivors to the moon and the Coalition retreat into their underground fortresses.
An unknown shockwave sends the Atreus mountain settlements into disarray. As the mountains shudder Rhea and Faust are separated from their tribe. As the Void storm crashes in, Rhea finds shelter within a ruin. As Faust charges in after her the ruin seals behind them, and they disappear into the darkness.
Others try their best to survive, including the Underan who make their way into their mountain refuge. On route, their high chief is mortally wounded as the mountain tops come crashing down. Underan are both sealed within and trapped outside to face the incoming storm.
The Voidstorms engulf the planet.