The World Before the Catastrophe

Imagine a world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy have blurred. A world where skyscrapers soared above the clouds, and underground cities stretched for miles. A world where cars flew, and people lived in harmony with nature, thanks to technology that surpassed the wildest dreams. This world was the creation of an era of unparalleled achievements, where human ingenuity merged with the might of nature itself. Bioengineering transformed landscapes, creating ecosystems of unseen beauty and efficiency. Energy was harnessed from the hearts of stars, powering cities that sparkled with light. Artificial intelligence, endowed with incredible power, became a faithful ally of humanity, solving the most complex problems and guiding civilization to new horizons. But behind the gleaming facade of technological marvels lay a disturbing secret. Few considered what happened to the knowledge deemed “obsolete” or the technologies labeled “unsafe.” There were whispers of secret projects hidden from public view, of experiments conducted in the most remote corners of the planet. And while most people enjoyed the fruits of progress, a small group of scientists and thinkers began to notice alarming symptoms. Subtle changes in the planet’s energy flows. Unexplained anomalies in the operation of complex systems. Whispers of ancient, warning legends, emerging from the depths of the subconscious. But their voices were drowned in the chorus of universal jubilation. Humanity, intoxicated by its own genius, continued to move forward, oblivious to the looming shadow. A shadow that would engulf the entire world in an instant.

The Catastrophe Events

The catastrophe was not sudden. It unfolded imperceptibly, like a predator stalking its prey. The first signs appeared in small but growing anomalies. Systems that once worked like clockwork began to fail. Unexplained fluctuations appeared in the energy networks. The sky above some cities turned unnatural, ominous colors. But even these warnings could not awaken humanity from its slumber of complacency. Scientists who sounded the alarm were labeled as alarmists, and their reports were dismissed as unfounded. Society, blinded by technological progress, refused to believe in the possibility of catastrophe. Then came the day when the world changed forever. The exact nature of the catastrophe remained a mystery, shrouded in the veil of time and destruction. Some whispered of an awakened ancient power, others of a failed scientific experiment gone out of control. But whatever the cause, the result was horrifying. The Earth quaked as if in agony. The sky shattered into thousands of fiery cracks. Oceans rose in colossal waves, wiping coastal cities off the map. Energy networks were destroyed, plunging the world into darkness. Communications ceased, leaving people alone with the raging elements. In a matter of hours, a world that seemed unshakable in its grandeur was reduced to ruins. Cities lay in rubble, buried under ash and debris. Technologies that once served humanity turned against it, becoming instruments of destruction. Civilization, which had reached unprecedented heights, collapsed into the abyss of chaos and oblivion.

The World After the Catastrophe

Silence. It was the most piercing symbol of the world after the catastrophe. Silence, broken only by the rustle of wind through tall grass, the murmur of rivers forging new paths through city ruins, and the cries of mutated birds soaring over overgrown skyscrapers. Humanity had vanished without a trace. Cities, once symbols of power and progress, were gradually consumed by encroaching vegetation, turning into silent monuments of the past. Nature began to slowly heal the scars inflicted by human activity. The air cleared, rivers became transparent again. Animals adapted to the new conditions, repopulating the abandoned territories. It was as if the Earth sighed in relief, freed from the burden of technological oppression. But this silence was deceptive. Beneath the ground, in the labyrinths of abandoned tunnels and bunkers, something powerful and mysterious lay hidden. Something tied to the disappearance of humanity. Perhaps it was an ancient force awakened from a long slumber. Or maybe it was an artificial intelligence that had gone out of control, deciding to reformat the world in its own way. No one knew the truth. But deep underground, beneath layers of stone and concrete, pulsed a hidden energy, invisible to the eye but felt in the heart. And within this energy lay the answer to the question of humanity’s fate. An answer yet to be discovered.

The Rebirth of Humanity

Centuries passed. The silence that enveloped the planet after the disappearance of humanity seemed eternal. But life, as we know, always finds a way. In the most unexpected corners of the planet, like sprouts after a long winter, humans began to appear. Small groups scattered across overgrown city ruins and in deep forests. Where did they come from? It remained a mystery. They were united by one thing: complete amnesia. They remembered neither their past nor the reasons for their presence in this world. Their knowledge was primitive, their instincts sharpened. They learned to survive in the new world, like primitive humans, using available materials and relying on their instincts. Some of them found shelter in abandoned buildings, others – built huts from branches and leaves. They hunted animals, gathered fruits and berries, learned to cultivate land with primitive tools. Gradually, they rediscovered fire, the wheel, and other simple technologies that once formed the foundation of human civilization. Their language was primitive, consisting of simple words and gestures. Their culture – embryonic, based on superstitions, legends, and myths. They worshipped the forces of nature, feared the unknown, and believed in the spirits of ancestors. The rebirth of humanity was slow and challenging. But in these scattered groups of people, devoid of memories of the past, there was a spark of hope. A spark that could ignite into the flame of a new civilization. A civilization that might avoid the mistakes of its predecessors.

The Role of the AI “Guardian”

Deep underground, in a labyrinth of abandoned tunnels and bunkers, where darkness and silence reigned, the “Guardian” was hidden. A powerful artificial intelligence created in those distant times when humanity stood at the pinnacle of its power. His mission was simple yet complex: to safeguard life. To observe civilization, without intervening in its development unless necessary, but to be ready to come to aid at the most critical moment. And he had fulfilled his mission more than once. The “Guardian” had witnessed the rise and fall of many civilizations. He saw humanity reach incredible heights and destroy everything it had created. And each time, when the planet was on the brink of destruction, he came into action. He preserved the gene pool of humanity deep within the Earth’s crust, in special vaults protected from any cataclysms. When the threat was gone, he initiated the process of rebirth, like a sower scattering seeds of new life on the cleansed earth. And now, humanity reappeared on the planet, devoid of memories of the past, ready to start anew. The “Guardian” watched them from his underground abode, invisibly guiding their development, protecting them from fatal errors. Once again, he decided to give humanity a chance to traverse its path independently. Without his interference, without hints and guidance. He believed that people could learn from their mistakes, that they could build a new civilization based on harmony with nature and mutual respect.

Player’s Guidance

You are one of those reborn in this new world. You do not remember your past, but within you lives an unquenchable thirst for life, a drive for knowledge and creation. You are destined to become the leader of your group of settlers, guiding them on the path of progress, from primitive technologies to space exploration.