“Red Sand” acts as a precursor to the MASS EFFECT video game series, taking place 35 years prior to Commander Shepard’s era. The narrative revolves around the unearthing of ancient structures on Mars, remnants of the enigmatic extraterrestrial species called the Protheans. These ruins hold a wealth of cutting-edge technology and the potent Element Zero, an energy source that surpasses humanity’s most ambitious aspirations.