Exceptionals are being hunted for slaughter.
It's the year 2023, and a government-created virus meant to produce super soldiers has activated a hidden gene in half the population The end-result gave them superhero-like powers.
Decades of covert operations followed by an all-out war to destroy this new race has left the country decimated.
One group of these Exceptionals is out to heal the world.
They take in stranded Exceptionals, and fight against the army trying to kill them all.