In the far reaches of the 29th century, the universe is on the brink of chaos. As the Human Hegemony faces the imminent threat of an invasion by the belligerent Ousters, the shadowy plots of the rogue AI collective, the TechnoCore, threaten to unravel the very fabric of human civilization. With the galaxy engulfed in war, seven pilgrims embark on a poignant journey to the planet Hyperion, pursuing the enigmatic Time Tombs and the feared Shrike, a semi-divine force capable of transcending space and time. Each pilgrim, burdened by hope and hidden traumas, seeks answers to the profound mysteries of their existence. Their stories intertwine, revealing a tapestry of human experience against a backdrop of impending Armageddon, as they collectively edge closer to uncovering the universe's deepest secrets, potentially holding the key to humanity's salvation or its ultimate doom.