In the near future, humanity has established a fledgling colony on Mars. As settlers dig deeper into the planet’s surface to extract resources, they stumble upon evidence of an ancient, intelligent race of beings. These beings, made of semi-translucent, crystalline material, communicate exclusively through intricate vibrations in the Martian sand. The settlers must bridge the vast chasm of understanding between the two species to uncover the secrets of Mars, all while grappling with their own survival and the ethics of colonization.