Leora is an astronaut on a mission to survey a newly discovered planet. She finds herself stranded and alone after her shuttle crashes. She explores the barren and desolate world, searching for any sign of life. Finally, she discovers a rare and precious life form, which she names Fusus. Leora is amazed and delighted by this discovery and decides to stay on AC-3 to learn more about Fusus and its possible relatives. She embarks on a mission to colonize AC-3, not by force but by friendship, and make it her new home.