The Chronometer, a marvel of advanced chronophysics, was forged in the twilight years of the Terran Golden Age. It stands as the magnum opus of the Aion Concordat, a revered collective of chronophysicists often mythologized as technomancers. This unique device was designed with a singular, profound purpose: to preserve objective truth in an ever-changing galaxy. Its extraordinary function allows it to measure entropy backward, revealing the subtle scars time leaves upon matter rather than simply tracking its forward progression.

As the galaxy descended into the catastrophic era known as the Sundering, widespread chaos ensued. Data banks were corrupted, and history itself was ruthlessly rewritten by opportunistic warlords seeking to solidify their power. In response to this existential threat to truth, the Aion Concordat embarked on their most ambitious project: to meticulously archive the entire timeline of the galaxy, with The Chronometer at its core.

Tragically, during this period of galactic turmoil, The Chronometer was lost. The Aion research station Vigilance, home to the Concordat's critical work, suffered a catastrophic event, falling into a perilous gravity well. This devastating incident occurred in the volatile expanse near Sector 36, taking the invaluable artifact with it into the cosmic abyss.

For untold ages, The Chronometer remained lost to history, entombed in the cosmic depths. Recently, however, it was unearthed by a group of scavengers operating within Sector 36. Unaware of its profound history or true capabilities, these fortune-seekers brought the artifact back into circulation.

Rumors of its peculiar existence and latent power soon began to ripple through the shadowy markets of Sector 36. These whispers quickly reached two formidable factions with vastly different interests. The authoritarian Red Sun Dominion views The Chronometer as an existential threat to their meticulously crafted, propagandized version of history.

Conversely, the pragmatic Trade Constellation sees the device as the ultimate appraisal tool, capable of authenticating any artifact or claim with absolute certainty. As of its current status, The Chronometer is active and continues to circulate within these illicit markets. It is relentlessly pursued by agents of both the Red Sun Dominion and the Trade Constellation, making it a highly coveted and dangerous artifact in the modern galaxy.