Christian Montillon, a veteran author and current "master planner" (Expose-Autor) for the series, is known for blending high-concept space opera with intimate character beats. In volume 3078, he balances:
The story takes place in the year 2045 New Galactic Era (NGE). Following the return of the RAS TSCHUBAI from a 500-year odyssey, the Solar System—now often referred to as the "Solar Bastion"—finds itself isolated and under pressure.
: Characters on the ground (and on the ice of Pluto) must deal with the psychological toll of being the first line of defense against an empire that can rewrite time and memory. Significance in the "Mythos" Cycle
: The overarching antagonists of this cycle, the Cairans, continue to manipulate galactic history. Montillon explores how their "History Planning" affects the outer reaches of Terran influence. Character Focus: Christian Montillon’s Style
: As the title suggests, the dwarf planet Pluto serves as the primary stage. It acts as a deep-space monitoring post and a gatekeeper for the Sol system.
: Detailed descriptions of space combat and the technological defenses of Pluto.
