The exploration team, composed of humans led by a man named Jenners and Ghen led by Commander Xylan, is harvesting minerals on Titan when the story begins. For reasons unknown, Xylan orders his Ghen to enter their spacecraft and take off.
The exploration team, comprised of humans under the leadership of Jenners and commanded by Xylan, is engaged in mineral extraction on Titan as the narrative unfolds.  Xylan instructs his Ghen to board their spacecraft and leave without explanation.