The Ancient Zone. The first years after its formation. A territory where stalkers do simple business—escorting tourists who come to the Zone out of curiosity, and also searching for artifacts. This business is controlled by bandit groups. There are zombies and mutant monsters in the Zone, but all of this coexists in a fairly stable way.
The Center for Research of Anomalous Phenomena sends a team called “Tabigon” into the Zone. The team is sent to look for a missing expedition and the legendary “Golden Sphere”—a reality modulator. From the first steps, “Tabigon” encounters incredible resistance from official figures in the Zone and from bandits. Some people are very unhappy with the mission of the team. What will the expedition find, and what will the Zone become after this mission?…