This book tells the story of the future of humanity, and the pitfalls that lay ahead as we advance technologically. The narrative describes how the survival of the human race depends on its interplay with other civilizations. Intertwined in the story also lays a solution to two of the greatest mysteries of current science, the presence of what is known as dark matter and dark energy. It is the understanding of these mysteries that gives Earth an enormous technological advantage. As a result, the consequences of human actions will have a far greater impact on the Galaxy and possibly the Universe as a whole. Earth is pitched against human folly and the greatest evil in the Universe. The ironic twists and turns are intriguing and ultimately they lead to the potential destruction of not only the Earth but also the Galaxy.