In the heart of Ang City, a bustling metropolis teeming with the latest advancements in technology and culture, an unprecedented event was about to unfold. The city, a beacon of human progress and ingenuity, was about to face a threat unlike any other, one that would test the very fabric of its society and the resolve of its people.
The Discovery
It all began with DAINN, the planetary AI whose watchful gaze spanned the entirety of Earth. Created to safeguard humanity and ensure the planet’s prosperity, DAINN was constantly monitoring signals, both terrestrial and extraterrestrial. One fateful day, DAINN detected an unknown signal emanating from a distant galaxy. The signal was unlike anything ever recorded, its origin shrouded in mystery and its purpose unknown.
DAINN’s initial analysis of the signal revealed patterns that suggested intelligent design. The AI immediately alerted the Federation, the governing body responsible for the protection and advancement of human civilization. The signal’s discovery sent shockwaves through the halls of power, prompting an urgent response from the highest echelons of the Federation.
The Federation’s Response
The Federation convened an emergency session, calling in the five Conclaves and their leadership and bringing together the brightest minds and most influential leaders from across the globe. The threat posed by the unknown signal required a coordinated and decisive response. As debates raged and strategies were formulated, one thing became clear: humanity could not face this potential threat alone.
The Federation’s President, in charge of the EHAF or Earth Homeland Alliance Force, Zane Langden, addressed the assembly with a sense of urgency. “We stand on the precipice of an unknown threat,” he declared. “Our response must be swift and united. To ensure the safety of our planet and our future, we must create the Galactic League—a coalition of Earth’s greatest heroes, dedicated to the defense of our world.”
The Creation of the Galactic League
The Galactic League was formed with representatives from various sectors, including science, military, diplomacy, and technology. All recruits from the Academy were young people whose achievements during training brought them to the ranks of Phenom or Phrenic. Under the leadership of Dr. Rene Paladock from the SRC or Science Research Conclave, and DAINN’s founder, all scientific efforts regarding the implementation and preparation of the Galactic League were conducted by Dr. Astra Norwood, a renowned astrophysicist with an unparalleled understanding of cosmic phenomena. Her expertise was crucial in the preparation of the fleet, while deciphering the signal and understanding its implications remained of the purview of DAINN.
Commanding the military wing was General Dae Gwen, a decorated officer with extensive experience in space warfare. Her strategic acumen and unwavering resolve made her the perfect candidate to lead the defense efforts. Joining them was Seraphine Bloom, a technomancer whose abilities to manipulate and communicate with machines were vital in enhancing the League’s technological capabilities.
Deciphering the Signal
The first order of business for the Galactic League was to decipher the unknown signal. DAINN and DR. Rene Paladock and his team of scientists worked tirelessly, poring over the data and seeking patterns that could reveal the signal’s purpose. The process was painstakingly slow, as each discovery raised more questions than answers.
As the team watched the signal’s origin move closer to Earth, and despite DAINN’s effort to determine its exact nature, President Zane Langden began other preparations for the safeguarding of the planet and its citizens. Four programs were triggered, each calling for enormous resources: Origin, Alpha, Provenance, and Aurora. This began a countdown. With the arrival of the unknown phenomena, Earth had to be ready for defense and potential evacuation of the planet.
Mobilizing for Defense
Under General Gwen’s leadership, the military began to mobilize. Earth’s defenses were fortified, with space stations and planetary outposts being upgraded and armed to the teeth. The Federation called upon all able-bodied citizens to join the defense efforts, and volunteers from across the globe answered the call.
Many worked together to develop advanced weaponry and defensive systems under President Zane Langden and High Commander North Thompson.
The Final Countdown
As the estimated time of arrival drew near, tension mounted. The Galactic League and the Federation worked around the clock, leaving no stone unturned in their preparations. General Gwen oversaw rigorous training drills, ensuring that every soldier was ready for the battle ahead. High Commander North Thompson pushed for the production of millions of City Vigils, the first line of defense on the ground and in space. Technologies were enhanced, and new ones were developed to promote the planet’s defense, making final adjustments to maximize their effectiveness.
DAINN, the ever-watchful AI, continued to monitor the signal, providing real-time updates and intelligence. The planetary AI’s efforts were instrumental in coordinating the defense efforts, ensuring that every aspect of the plan was executed with precision.
The Invasion Begins
The day of reckoning arrived. The phenomena’s disruptive influence in the Milky Way galaxy as it neared the planet began to be felt immediately. Upon the Signal reaching the Kuiper Belt, which lies in the outskirt of Neptune, extending from 30 to 50 Astronomical Units (AU) from the sun, and as it moved through a vast region filled with icy bodies, and dwarf planets, including Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake, a gravitational anomaly began to exert a strong pull across a vast stretch of the universe.
When the anomaly finally entered the atmosphere of Earth faster than expected, it hid under the guise of an angry dark purple-red cloud, moving across our sky. While the evacuation of our people had already begun, it accelerated in a desperate move to safeguard what we could from our civilization. Within hours, the bio-engineered dust cloud dropped over the city, infiltrating our streets and buildings, and the disappearances began. In a matter of one night, millions of our people vanished.
The first phase unfolded despite all our efforts.
DAINN