Delivery man Thomas Morell arrives on planet Sintash to deliver a package. He discovers that everyone is dead, except for a planet-killing cosmic being that offers him a chance to be its emissary across the universe. Sure, why not? All they’ll have to do is avoid entities such as Memetic cultists who worship an all-knowing AI, a half-human Stabalist who was designed to be a living weapon, and a Directorate officer made of nanites who’s intent on keeping the galactic order. What could go wrong?