Star Force: Deus Ex: Star Force Universe, Book 86

Star Force has existed for 156,000 years, risen beyond a galactic empire of dinosaurs intent on wiping out humanity only to face an intergalactic scourge known as the Hadarak. They've rescued thousands of alien races and incorporated them into their human-led empire, building a civilization that draws onlookers from numerous galaxies to try and figure out the secret of their success.

But today is the day when Star Force learns the truth. They weren't the first ones to do this...and that success is punishable with death.

Or worse.