Delta-v

In a future where humanity teeters on the brink of interstellar expansion, a charismatic and enigmatic billionaire, Nathan Joyce, conceives an audacious plan: to kickstart an off-world economy by mining a near-Earth asteroid. To achieve this monumental feat, he assembles an eclectic team of extreme adventurers—from former astronauts and military veterans to BASE jumpers and cave divers—each possessing a unique skill set crucial for the perils ahead. Among them is James Tighe, an itinerant cave diver whose unparalleled expertise in confined, dangerous environments makes him an unlikely but essential candidate. Isolated on Joyce's private island, the recruits undergo rigorous training, pushed to their physical and mental limits, as they prepare for a multi-year expedition fraught with unprecedented risks. Their mission is not just to extract valuable resources but to fundamentally alter the course of human civilization, transforming us into a space-faring species. However, as they navigate the brutal realities of deep space, cutthroat corporate competition, and the immense personal stakes, their resilience and ability to rely on each other will be tested beyond measure, challenging them to survive or die trying to achieve humanity's next great leap.