In the not so distant future, Earth has finally been eradicated of all its natural resources. There is nothing left and remaining means the end of humanity's existence. By taking this risk, the remaining population will transport itself into the unknown, find a new planet, find a new home. Tainted World is a short story on what it means to leave the planet and suddenly be thrust into space looking back at what was left behind and loved the most. To believe is to hope, "as man was meant to explore".