Dr Newton Brocket, a vulnerable recent phD graduate, with a passion for knowledge has recently begun on his promising career within the field of research. Newton, an emotionally stunted individual with no real meaningful ties to the human race, has to learn to adapt to his new world and surroundings. His life is thrown into chaos because of an incident at the facility where he is employed. After this tragedy he immediately realises that without technology, his existence is dependant on creating bonds with other people, not one of his strengths. He travels from one ancient civilization to the next, finding ways to not only survive, but to thrive in all of these different cultures, sometimes feeling tormented by the ruthless atrocities which are occurring.