War has descended upon the windswept plains of Galeras, where the Dominion's Crimson Legion has launched surprise attacks against Exile settlements. Despite their best efforts, the Free Companies of Nexus have been driven back to the ancient ruins of Thayd, where Exile refugees seek protection within the long abandoned city. As FCON forces scramble to regroup, pounded by constant artillery fire and aerial attacks, the Dominion cuts off vital supply lines, leaving those hiding behind Thayd’s walls hungry and desperate.