A lone lombax mechanic named Ratchet, who lives on Veldin, has a longing to leave the world. His life is changed forever when a blargian warbot defect named Clank crash-lands on his planet and enables him to leave. The two then embark on an adventure to seek the help of intergalactic celebrity Captain Qwark in their fight to save the galaxy from Chairman Drek, a businessman who wants to create a new world for his people by extracting parts from other planets.