Post by The Astronomer on Apr 25, 2015 4:55:57 GMT
It is the year 2075.
Scientists have unraveled the secret to traveling between dimensions. Their initial forays into alternate realities were marked by disappointment, as other universe were just as devoid of life as ours. Even if alien or even human life had flourished, they could be galaxies away from the artificial tears. Science continued unabated though, and eventually major companies began exploiting the new portal tech as a means of scavenging unpopulated Earths for new resources. Fossil fuels and valuable minerals were no longer in short supply by the 2040s. The world still suffered through many petty wars, religous disputes, and regular civil rights abuses by those in power. Global warming is still an issue, and most common illnesses remain just as fatal as they were in the 20th century.
In 2049, a large rip in space and time appeared just beyond Mars. The Vriskae, an advanced race that was both biologically human and not at all, had finally tracked the quantum signatures of the creatures who had been opening holes in reality. In a message that was relayed via almost every electronic device in the world, the invaders declared that by continuing to breach the boundaries between parallel realities, humanity had become a threat to all life that would exist, had ever existed, and would never exist.
In order to remove the dangerous portal technology that that had attracted their attention, the Vriskae, in what they perceived as an act of mercy, only dispatched their Agents, special operatives blessed with abilities by something called the Source. They declared martial law over Earth, and each Agent would be afforded respect superceding that of any local government. The Occupation was not maintained with armies or cameras, but with godlike strength and omniscient sense. Evidence suggests only 5,000 Vriskae Agents ever set foot on Earth, and primarily major countries where portal technology was being researched. Most countries never even saw an Agent enter their airspace. Some radical groups thought the Vriskae were God's wrath, sent to punish the heathens responsible for much of the world's suffering.
China, for example, lost 17,000,000 lives when they refused to cooperate. America lost 8,000 soldiers trying to defend its interests, both at home and abroad. North Korea simply no longer exists. France and Britain simply handed over all equipment when ordered to. Today, Russia is thought to be the only country that still actively supports interdimensional research, but it (officially) remains purely theoretical.
The Agents only remained on Earth for a decade, before leaving in 2058. In that time, many of them had lived among the humans, and made friendly acquaintances, dire enemies, and even romantic bonds. Because Vriskae were biologically human, these relationships regularly resulted in new life.
Fifteen years later, after the Vriskae and their Agents have left this reality, you still remain on Earth, an orphan of a race of gods. You have been gifted with strange powers science has failed to explain, and religion has much to say about. You have no records of birth, no voting rights, and in many cases, no citizenship. Many children of Agents are forced to survive through illegal means in a world where they are treated as foreign enemies.
Welcome to America.
Scientists have unraveled the secret to traveling between dimensions. Their initial forays into alternate realities were marked by disappointment, as other universe were just as devoid of life as ours. Even if alien or even human life had flourished, they could be galaxies away from the artificial tears. Science continued unabated though, and eventually major companies began exploiting the new portal tech as a means of scavenging unpopulated Earths for new resources. Fossil fuels and valuable minerals were no longer in short supply by the 2040s. The world still suffered through many petty wars, religous disputes, and regular civil rights abuses by those in power. Global warming is still an issue, and most common illnesses remain just as fatal as they were in the 20th century.
In 2049, a large rip in space and time appeared just beyond Mars. The Vriskae, an advanced race that was both biologically human and not at all, had finally tracked the quantum signatures of the creatures who had been opening holes in reality. In a message that was relayed via almost every electronic device in the world, the invaders declared that by continuing to breach the boundaries between parallel realities, humanity had become a threat to all life that would exist, had ever existed, and would never exist.
In order to remove the dangerous portal technology that that had attracted their attention, the Vriskae, in what they perceived as an act of mercy, only dispatched their Agents, special operatives blessed with abilities by something called the Source. They declared martial law over Earth, and each Agent would be afforded respect superceding that of any local government. The Occupation was not maintained with armies or cameras, but with godlike strength and omniscient sense. Evidence suggests only 5,000 Vriskae Agents ever set foot on Earth, and primarily major countries where portal technology was being researched. Most countries never even saw an Agent enter their airspace. Some radical groups thought the Vriskae were God's wrath, sent to punish the heathens responsible for much of the world's suffering.
China, for example, lost 17,000,000 lives when they refused to cooperate. America lost 8,000 soldiers trying to defend its interests, both at home and abroad. North Korea simply no longer exists. France and Britain simply handed over all equipment when ordered to. Today, Russia is thought to be the only country that still actively supports interdimensional research, but it (officially) remains purely theoretical.
The Agents only remained on Earth for a decade, before leaving in 2058. In that time, many of them had lived among the humans, and made friendly acquaintances, dire enemies, and even romantic bonds. Because Vriskae were biologically human, these relationships regularly resulted in new life.
Fifteen years later, after the Vriskae and their Agents have left this reality, you still remain on Earth, an orphan of a race of gods. You have been gifted with strange powers science has failed to explain, and religion has much to say about. You have no records of birth, no voting rights, and in many cases, no citizenship. Many children of Agents are forced to survive through illegal means in a world where they are treated as foreign enemies.
Welcome to America.