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In the year 2180, survival is resistance
Generations after a global environmental collapse wiped out most of human society, only a few patches of habitable land remained. Survivors gathered in makeshift communities within the remnants of old cities, as well as in countless small tribes.
Just as some degree of civilization returned, crude machines started falling from the skies. In the Rust Belt, after a decade of hard fighting, this First Wave of ARC is eventually held back—but not for long.
Within years, ARC returns with a vengeance. This time, survivors are forced underground, into the makeshift community of Speranza.
But survival is no easy task. Resources are limited, conflicts are endless, and competition for survival is fierce. True survival means risking the surface to recover supplies.[1]
History
With much of written history lost to the Collapse, humanity relies on a patchwork of vibrant folk tales and living memory to recount its past.
People
Bold and resilient, humanity's last survivors have managed to persist through generations of carnage and destruction.
Toledo
A sprawling underground city, Toledo was built into buildings swallowed by sinkholes.
ARC
The name given to the mysterious machines falling from the sky, devastating the Earth for purposes unknown.
Topside
The lush but lethal surface, dominated by ARC.
A comprehensive directory of the various organizations and companies spanning the eras before and after The Collapse.
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An organization that was heavily involved with space travel at Acerra Spaceport.
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An organization that brought humanity into orbit.
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A company that issued visitor passes and manages terminal departures.
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An organization that was responsible for managing arrival facilities.
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An organization that developed hearing aids meant to be used in space.
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An organization that developed an aircrew training rover.
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An organization that developed androids.
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An organization that developed engines for rockets.
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An organization that performed agricultural research and operated the Alcantara Power Plant.
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A company that provided security for The Blue Gate and Stella Montis.
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A company that provided security for Acerra Spaceport and The Blue Gate.
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A company responsible for rocket assembly and logistics.
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A company involved with vehicle maintenance.
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A corporation involved with shipping various assets such as books and advanced hearing aids.
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A company that had convienence stores around Calabretta.
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A company that provided fuel solutions and had gas stations around Calabretta.
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A galleria located at Buried City.
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An institution with a library.
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A company heavily involved with operating the Stella Montis facility.
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An organization with an unknown objective.
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An organization with an unknown objective.
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An organization with an unknown objective.
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An organization with an unknown objective.
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An organization with an unknown objective.
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An organization with an unknown objective.
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An organization with an unknown objective.
