Now operating as the Independent Corporations Union , they reside in the outskirts, dreaming of reclaiming their lost power and influence.
Imperial forces are locked in an ongoing war with "Aliens" (later revealed to be the Precursors , an ancient race whose technology humans have been looting). Star Wolves 2
The story of takes place in the year 2232, roughly six to seven years after the events of the first game. While the galaxy has found a fragile peace, the "Star Wolves" team of mercenaries finds themselves in a surprisingly desperate situation. A Hero's Fall from Grace Now operating as the Independent Corporations Union ,
Still the dominant power, the Empire has successfully pushed the major transgalactic corporations to the far frontiers of explored space. While the galaxy has found a fragile peace,
A major plot point involves acquiring lab equipment for a character named Shadow, with different team members like Astra and Heretic offering different ways to complete the task.
The team is hired for various freelance jobs—hunting pirates, rogue AI, and aliens—while navigating a galaxy filled with over 50 star systems. Unlike the linear path of the first game, the story unfolds in a more open-ended universe where the players must choose between conflicting interests: