From the introduction: The Golden Age, the Traveler, the Darkness, blah blah blah... Haven’t you heard all of this before, Jumper? Aren’t you tired of it? Sure, sure, humanity is in danger. Horrible aliens of terrible power are clawing at the door. Super-powered, nearly deathless warriors empowered by a giant ball are humanity’s best chance at survival... But wouldn’t it be better if things were a bit more, fun?