Three races, hungry for resources descend on a planet and engage in battle for control of the rare minerals found there. There are the Accretians, who have forsaken the flesh for steel in their pursuit of perfection. These are cyborgs who have forsaken all flesh for the unyielding power of steel, and in doing so, have transformed themselves into the most physically superior race. Because of this, they have no access to magic, though their technology is superior than the others.
This is the basic premise of RF Online. When these cultures coexist and compete for limited resources, conflict will eventually ensue. The conflict begins on the planet of Novus, but later expands into an entire galaxy. This is what sets RF Online apart from all other MMORPGs. The players weave the story, and, it is them who will keep the story unfolding.