In the first phase of Unsteady Ground, Clan Taldryan must prevent the Collective from consolidating their hold over the Caelus government after the removal of their ally, Chancellor Ceyra Ky'Lian, from the highest office in the system. Unfortunately, word of Taldryan's brutal execution of their enemies has leaked out through the HoloNet, giving the Collective-aligned Acting Chancellor Kain Eriston ammunition in his publicity war against the Clan. Now, the Clan must both prepare for war and expose the Collective's scheme to manipulate the Caelus Council, while maintaining enough of a "good guy" image that the people of the Caelus System don't turn against them.

Phase 1 of Unsteady Ground will run from November 18 to December 16.