In the depths of space, vast stargates are constructed, allowing instantaneous travel across the cosmos. This technology opens up new frontiers for humanity, as they begin to explore the furthest reaches of the universe, seeking out new lifeforms and civilizations to share in their enlightened way of life. As humanity continues to explore and expand, they come across a vast cloud of dark matter at the edge of the universe. At first, it seems like an impenetrable barrier, much like the firmament that humanity once believed in on Earth. But as they probe deeper, they discover that it is not a barrier at all, but a vast and unexplored region of the universe filled with mysteries and wonders beyond their wildest dreams.