In the Phoenix Alpha, two powerful factions are locked in a race to seize a rare resource, saphiridium, capable of weaponizing time travel. The last known location is World War II Germany. The secretive government agency Artemis seeks it to prevent a global catastrophe, while the ruthless, privately-owned Cronos plans to use it to enslave the world. Leading the Artemis team is Leon, a former con-man with a knack for languages and spotting fakes. His right-hand man, William, is a battle-hardened special forces operative with a wealth of military history knowledge. Joining them is Amelia, a rookie analyst making her first jump through time, skilled in high-stakes extractions. When their mission brings them face-to-face with the reemergence of Cronos—an enemy they thought was long defeated—the team's trust in one another begins to fracture. As the clock ticks and alliances blur, the race for the resource becomes a deadly game of survival and betrayal.