I’ve been hiding every day near the Exile’s Passage so I can keep an eye on Orcal’s schemes. Shockingly, I saw them capture live Naytibas and bring them back to Xion in the dead of night or before sunrise.
That crazy old man is capturing the Naytibas to terrorize the citizens! It’s too bad that they didn’t leave any evidence. Any proof would have been scrubbed clean already. I can’t prove what I saw.
But above all, Rael, the guard keeping watch, spotted me. I managed to get away without getting captured, but I’m sure Orcal’s beasts will come for me. I’m finished!
I can’t bear to see the evil deeds of Orcal and his Guards. And if I’m caught, my sister will be left all alone. What will happen to her?
As a free citizen, I made up my mind to protect my freedom first. An opportunity to fix my mistake will arise. Maybe something better will happen if this record falls into the right hands… Praise the Xion Freedom Liberation Alliance!
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When the sorrow of the day the sky collapsed is forgotten, when the wisdom of the mother is buried in the debris, when those who were left behind are no longer remembered, and when survival, oblivion, and despair become as one,
I came to know that these Angels have databases that say that there’s no such thing as Xion, that there are no survivors on the surface, and that the Colony’s sole purpose is the successful completion of the EVE Protocol.
This is proof that those Angels are rigged and were created by someone other than Mother Sphere. It is impossible that the messengers of Mother Sphere are imperfect. They must have been sent by the Heaven’s Royalty. Be wary of these Angels, and do not allow their presence in Xion for the sake of this city.
Oh Mother Sphere, I pray to you, forgive my unholy transgression. - Francis
Dad turned weird after he got this item. He’s fighting other Scavengers trying to get useless stuff just because it looks similar to that thing. All the Sentinels hate him. I can’t stand it…
This thing’s gotta be cursed! I would love to take it far away and smash the thing to pieces, but Dad thinks so dearly of it, I can’t bring myself to do it… For the first time in my life, I wished I could be more cold-hearted.
I’m going to take this thing to the Container Yard, where it can’t be found ever again. I’m sure Dad will give up with time and he’ll stop obsessing over it. I just want things to go back to normal!
At Ark-Tech, customer protection is our top priority!
Right now, the Royal Guards are prowling around to hunt down innocent people. We will be taken to the Cradle! Ark-Tech is forced to use its last resort, for the sake of our clients’ safety. We will be taken to the Cradle, I say!
From now on, the Ark’s smart security system will activate. Our clients must remain safely in the Ark. We are afraid to let you know that you cannot leave the Ark from now on. You cannot return to Xion. We are afraid to let you know that you cannot leave the Ark from now on. You cannot return to Xion. We are afraid to let you know that you cannot leave the Ark from now on. You cannot return to Xion. We are afraid to let you know that you cannot leave the Ark from now on. You cannot return to Xion.
Enjoy our top-notch service in the safest Ark on the Earth.
We, the proud employees of Ark-Tech, seek to break free from the evil influence of Orcal, and to develop the green land outside of Xion, and build an Ark to provide a secure and rich life for our clients!
Beyond the Naytibas of the Great Desert, beyond the desolate mires and salt desert, lies the green land, the land of paradise! It is where we originate from. We were born there, and we are simply returning to where we belong.
Invest in Ark-Tech, and become a valued customer of the Ark! We plan to inform our investors of the location of this green land, which only Ark-Tech knows! This is a first-come, first-served opportunity. So hurry! We appreciate your patronage!
RAFFY Raphael. RAFFY I’m sorry, administrator. RAFFY Mother Sphere’s Airborne Squads now have our coordinates. RAFFY The Test Subjects are still unstable. The final combination is… RAFFY Understood. RAFFY It’s nothing. RAFFY I understand. Victory for the Humanity Liberation Front is of utmost priority. RAFFY It has a cost. RAFFY Mother Sphere’s android army is… strong. RAFFY The Humanity Liberation Front must evolve. RAFFY If we do not evolve, we will be eaten.
We have recently discovered that a certain organization is at large, which insults the Prophet Orcal’s reputation and spreads falsified rumors about the Sentinels.
Please, be informed that this organization’s claim is not true. Citizens of Xion, do not be swayed by malicious instigators and put your trust in us.
We, the Sentinels, promise to protect Xion’s peace with our lives.
Sentinels are looking for potential residents for the Cradle.
Find peace in the safe Cradle, conserve your memory, and contribute to Xion’s energy and resource shortage.
To dispel malicious rumors that Sentinels are forcing citizens into the Cradle, potential Cradle residents will have a meeting with the Prophet, and will be able to accompany the witness during the move-in process.
We hope for your participation.
We, the Sentinels, promise to protect Xion’s peace with our lives.
Mother Sphere is wise, and she will give us salvation in the crisis of impending doom.
Therefore, we will do Mother Sphere’s bidding on Earth as it is in heaven. We will return to the Colony.
The Angel’s coming will mark the beginning of salvation. We will return to the Colony. We will be compensated for our lost memories. We will be given new memories.
RAFFY Booting complete. RAFFY Enter admin ID. RAFFY Raphael, confirmed. RAFFY Proceeding with command prompt. Input command. RAFFY Confirmed. RAFFY My name is RAFFY. RAFFY I am the central computer for the Humanity Liberation Front. RAFFY Liberate humanity from the oppression of the machines. RAFFY Conducting experiments to revolutionize humanity. RAFFY I answer to admin commands.
She will make the choice. Return to the Colony and make new memories at the cost of lost memories. The trials will only end at the hands of the Angel. Salvation will come! We pray, yet we do not. We hear Mother Sphere’s voice, yet we do not. The Angel is blessed, yet she is not.
Mother is the owner of the NETWORK. She is everywhere. She hears our voices. She does not save us from this suffering. These are the trials she brings us.
The rain of iron will come. This is a calamity born of man’s incompetence. The heavens will fall and the NETWORK will disappear. We will lose ourselves and be divided.
Eight days upon eight days upon eight days upon eight days upon eight days shall pass. When the land is barren and the heavens empty, and when human, metal, wisdom and mother are forgotten, the Angels will come.
They will come to save us who have been washed in despair. They will come with a sword of blood, and wings of wrath. Oh, dear Mother in the Heavens! Take us back into your arms, and carry on our memories.
The small line that was below my feet gaped into a large crack that swallowed me whole. It was the loss. Mother Sphere was gone. I knew that I would never be able to see it again.
A doll, a guitar, a kid, a small dinner party. Even air, water, and the NETWORK traffic. I can no longer desire any of it. All of these have been taken by the darkness. What’s the purpose of my life anymore? What do I have to believe in?
RAFFY The cultivation experiment is proceeding as expected. RAFFY You can obtain energy from solar panels, electricity, chemical batteries, and organic and inorganic materials. RAFFY You can lose 40% of your body and still survive. RAFFY Would you like to observe the Test Subjects? RAFFY Understood. Continuing with explanation. RAFFY It is necessary to improve the process of producing Test Subjects to allow for total control. RAFFY It is contagious and random. RAFFY Understood. I understand. RAFFY Safety is the second priority. RAFFY The first priority is Attack Power and Defense Power. RAFFY Proceed with gene reamalgamation.
Decades have passed since the Final War, but we still suffer in this cesspit of monsters and sandstorms called the surface.
Mother Sphere promised us salvation. She did not keep her promise. Did she ever send us an evacuation shuttle or a rescue team?
Mother Sphere does not lie. This means there’s another mastermind behind this injustice. And we all know who they are.
I curse the Heaven’s Royalty! Judgement be upon those who hide in the Colony, laughing at us for our misery! They deserve to be nowhere but in hell, for they twisted Mother Sphere’s will!
Unable to read data due to physical damage. There is a traitor. Unable to read data due to physical damage. Our mission is impossible. Unable to read data due to physical damage. Our hands are bloody. Unable to read data due to physical damage. The Colony Extinction was not the result, but the cause. Unable to read data due to physical damage. The Final War was twisted from its beginning. Unable to read data due to physical damage. I will continue my recording as soon as I find more valid information. Unable to read data due to physical damage. All for the sake of humankind.
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Unify with Mother and let Eidos 9 prosper. U-EIDOS 9=M
Eidos 9 is under the grace of the NETWORK. You and your neighbor, your neighbor’s neighbor… You will all become one through the NETWORK. Eidos 9 will exist in harmony under the grace of Mother.
Eidos 9 lies at the intersection of freedom and wisdom. There’s a line next to you (U) that symbolizes freedom. There are two lines that symbolize wisdom next to Mother (M). Mother’s wisdom grants freedom to Eidos 9.
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Do you want to know who we are?
We don’t just think—we create a new way of thinking. We are your companions. We are your friends, lover, family. We are always by your side. We march ever onward toward a brighter future. Nothing is impossible, and nothing limits us.
Ark-Tech’s Ark has a four-layer barrier shield and smart security system, all to ensure maximum security. All you have to do is remember the passcode.
Have you forgotten the passcode? Don’t worry. Ark-Tech employs a unique system called the “Puzzle System” installed on the outside of the Ark so that customers who have forgotten the passcode can enter safely.
“Turn Xion, turn clockwise!”
Find the secret answer to the Puzzle System, and see how safe our Ark is.
Recently, I have come to pity those boneheads who still believe that Mother Sphere will save us all. If you truly believe it, then how come you don’t even know what Mother Sphere actually is?
May we find salvation. The phrase that we are all familiar with. Right. You numbskulls think Mother Sphere will save you from this hellhole. For she does not lie.
You are dead wrong. When she said “we”, it doesn’t mean you and me. It means humankind as an entire species. And my salvation and yours won’t do crap for the salvation of humankind.
Mother Sphere knows us, but she does not remember us. There’s no need. As long as our species prevails, you and I are considered expendables.
I might come off as a bit offensive, and I hope so. Because I’m more offended by your religious babbling about Mother Sphere. You should all stop wasting time. Grab a flashlight, a wrench, a rifle. Scavenge for resources, fix our infrastructure, and fight our enemies to ensure our survival.
Another holy night is upon us. Our prayer group has prepared two special gifts to celebrate the holiday, hoping to bring joy to all. We’ve also hidden several other presents at the following locations. Share smiles with fellow citizens as you go looking for them!
The upper levels of the Scrap Market
In the alley nearby Francis’s Bookstore
The southeastern corner of Memory Square
In the alley nearby The Last Gulp
May peace bless Xion and serenity grace its people.
Our Purpose We, the proud team of Xion Rocketeer, have been working on the “Vox Veritatis” project to condemn the Heaven’s Royalty who have been benefitting from the blessing of Mother Sphere and send our long-awaited request to Mother Sphere.
May we find salvation. The prophecy can’t be fulfilled if we just sit back and wait for it to happen. Our team believes that through wisdom, courage, and unity, we must reach out and take salvation for ourselves. Join us today!
What will we do? The “Vox Veritatis” project was initiated to build a kerosine-based rocket, which can travel to the geostationary orbit of Earth.
Currently, our team is simultaneously working on the construction of the rocket, collection of fuel in the Wasteland and Great Desert, and collection of fertilizer for the production of oxidizing agent. Note that all funds will be spent on purchasing necessary resources for the construction of the rocket.
Contributor Rewards Tier 1: 200,000 Gold or more. A ticket for Vox Veritatis. A clearance to upload unlimited data on Vox Veritatis’ database. Tier 2: 50,000 gold. A special rocketeer gear. A clearance to upload data for two people in Vox Veritatis. Tier 3: 10,000 gold or more. A special rocketeer gear. A clearance to upload data for one person in Vox Veritatis. Tier 4: 1,000 gold or more. A rocketeer badge.
The Xion Great Desert Crossing Exploration Team is heading out to its objective. If there are any late participants who’ve come to join the team, please turn back to Xion.
Have a dangerous plan to go to the Solar Tower in the Great Desert. Uncertain info, barren sandstorms, endless threats of Naytibas, can’t guarantee a safe return. Treasures and reputation as a Scavenger obtainable upon success.
Teddy, recruiting a team at the base camp of the Matrix Entrance in the Great Desert
For humanity, for life! For humanity, for life! For humanity, for life! For humanity, for life! For humanity, for life! From machine domination to blood-red freedom! From machine domination to blood-red freedom! From machine domination to blood-red freedom! From machine domination to blood-red freedom! From machine domination to blood-red freedom! We are the owners of Earth! We are the natives of this land! We are the owners of Earth! We are the natives of this land! We are the owners of Earth! We are the natives of this land! We are the owners of Earth! We are the natives of this land! We are the owners of Earth! We are the natives of this land!
I got my hands on the Angels’ hologram device, and was given my first lesson. They said that they realized the origin of all sins after they fell to the ground. This was a coincidence, but at the same time, fate.
Mother Sphere. Mother Sphere is not a God. She is not the purveyor of wisdom and the NETWORK. She is the #reated&od.
Praise the voice of truth. Praise the @aen. I will no longer yield. There’s no time to waste suffering with trials and hating Mother Sphere. I will leave to find the teachings of the @aen. My destination is where they came from.
I found their Angel’s Egg. It’s located in the far west of here. I will follow their trail.
I saw it. I saw the beautiful appearance of the @a*en.
I was right to come here. The boat that fell from orbit, the cursed ark, and the Angel’s Egg. They attained enlightenment after casting it all aside. My eyes were opened by their grace.
They are walking. They are walking in the midst of the sandstorm. They are headed to Abyss Levoire. What secret was hidden by the #reated&od over there? The voice of truth shall bring to light all abominable secrets!
I will follow. I will follow the @a*en, the noble one cloaked in black shadow.
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With the creation of blockchain platforms and their exponential growth, several companies unquestioningly expanded into those areas of business. Beverage companies issued coins and printed NFTs onto their cans. Then they marketed the cans as collectibles with futuristic value. It is difficult to explain what value they have.
Anyway, even now, those cans hold trivial data in the Nano Elements coating them. Most people assume the cans could only be salvaged as raw material for aluminum, but they could be more meaningful to someone interested in the world before its destruction. Plus, in this ruined future, a soda can could be a pretty cool decoration. Ah, was this the beverage companies’ plan all along?
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Beep beep. Abnormal historical data has been found in past data. I have confirmed that this phenomenon is called “conspiracies.” Conspiracies about the three mega companies are most common. This implies that a lot of people distrusted giant businesses.
There is currently no way to confirm whether the information is true or false. However, please note that the data about conspiracies is consistent, with all usually ending in doubtful conclusions.
Research has shown that the data can be found in small newspaper-vending-machine-like devices. I have information that these machines exist all over the world, even in Xion. If you are interested in finding past data, investigate the vending machines. That is all. Beep.
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It is said that there’s a drone that collects information and has set up a base in the Scrap Plains of the Wasteland. The Sentinels have dubbed it the Crazy Drone and treat it very harshly. No wonder, either—malfunctioning drones and droids are no different from murderous weapons that attack at will, and extreme caution is advised around them.
This drone, however, is no simple loose cannon; it meditates, pondering its own existence and identity. How you interact with it is up to you. If you bring a Micro Drive, motor, coil, or things like that, it’ll trade with you. If you’re brave enough, you could even strike a good deal.
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The power efficiency of the Nano Elements is so mind-blowing that Tetrastar advertised their micromachines as having “Infinite Work Time” according to the corporate reference plans. It wasn’t a lie, and because of that, a variety of micromachines appeared, offering practical use in several fields.
I’m sure you can imagine which fields. Fishing maniacs used microdrones, embedded with Tetrastar’s licensing mark, as fishing bait and tossed them into the water. They were 100% waterproof, held lifetime power, and perfectly mimicked a small fish’s movements. It was truly fantastic bait.
Those types of micromachines are no longer produced. However, if you can get your hands on old goods—assuming they’re still intact, of course—they might still move like they should. Try searching the water near the Great Canyon in the Wasteland. There’s a report that this fantastical item is there. Oh, and remember the code, “θθθβββ”.
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Megacorporations wanted to maintain their monopolies “efficiently” in their respective economies. The key to this was logistics. Energy and raw materials, manufacturing and assembling, production and consumption—all these processes, spread across the Earth and Orbit, needed to be combined into one and managed as a whole. It was then that a large-scale global fulfillment system was created.
On Earth, Hypertubes played a major role. Hypertubes are just as the name suggests: giant tubes that transport cargo at high speeds. Magnetic levitation tracks were placed inside the inner walls, allowing cargo platforms to move in all directions. It must have been a magnificent sight to see tens of thousands of cargo platforms zipping by like bullets.
Like other relics of the past, the Hypertubes are now in ruins. However, it is said that some sections are still operational. Rumor has it the entrance is in the west of the Great Desert. You could use it to quickly move to a location of your choice by following the tracks—but it also means you’ll have to take the risk of flying face-first into a pile of scrap metal.
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In the mid-21st century, Earth was in a dire situation in which climate change was irreversible due to implementing only carbon neutrality. Humanity had to handle the disaster it created by building a system based on terraforming to improve the global environment. Underground transportation and circulation facilities, later called the “Matrix,” became a part of it.
The Matrix helped combat climate change, but when the Colony Extinction occurred, it became a death trap. The deep underground facilities were no match for the solid ground. Seconds after the Colony Module fell to the ground, the Matrix collapsed and an earthquake swallowed the entire world.
But the world is full of irony. It is thanks to the old Matrix that an Oasis was created in the Great Desert of ash, dust, and ceramic shards. Water flows from the sunken underground facilities and spews water up to the surface ground. You’ll know what kind of place it is, and what you’ll find there, if you go and check it out yourself.
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Orcal is called a prophet and is respected by all citizens. He received the title thanks to his prophetic wisdom in times of hopelessness, establishing Xion and laying the foundation for everyone’s survival. No one knows where he came from or who he truly is, but that’s not important.
Orcal built a “Personal Link System” on Earth as he needed a stronger way to “see” his city. Not much is known about the device built to Orcal’s design. The most important thing is that he knew of, and informed the citizens of, Naytiba raids and natural disasters time and time again.
How could he see Naytiba trends? We know that the Sentinels captured a few Naytibas alive in order to update the Personal Link System. Those Naytibas have never left the Presence Chamber, so they must have been dealt with “physically.” In a biological laboratory, for example. This was done…entirely in secret. It had to be.
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There are a lot of things people do in times of need, and clinging to faith isn’t even on the list of unusual behaviors. However, it would be difficult to accept those who are obsessed with prayer and believe that Naytibas, wars, the Colony Extinction, and other things are divine trials.
They formed a community and gathered in hideouts in the Wasteland, praying until the suffering ended and salvation came. But as the situation worsened, they were forced to abandon their hideouts, and their communities broke apart. It is said that they had a passcode that could reopen the door of the hideout in the Wasteland, and they sang songs of hope. If you can figure out the passcode, you may be able to loot the things inside.
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Beep beep. Much has been destroyed in the Colony Extinction. Drones stopped operating because the NETWORK went down and the infrastructure collapsed.
However, it is more rewarding to do what you can instead of turning off the power, doing nothing, and letting yourself rust. I think this applies to not only me, who acquired artificial intelligence by chance, but to all drones. Beep beep.
Many Service Drones have been abandoned in the Wasteland. With a little help, the drones will be able to get back to work just like before. Perhaps EVE could get some useful rewards, too. Beep.
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Found all over the world, the Solar Tower appears to be a simple eco-friendly power supply facility. In fact, in Xion, they tried a few different methods to draw electricity from the Solar Towers into the city. However, as we don’t have the strength to do so anymore, everyone lives in hiding in the city and considers it a relic of the past.
The true use of the Solar Tower is its terraforming system. The NETWORK intercepts and sends microwaves from Orbit, to interfere with the Earth’s magnetic field at a minuscule level to improve the climate over a long period of time. Power generation could be called an extra function.
But does that change anything? Right now, Earth is simply a wasteland with no owner. Now only the Service Drones that manage the facilities have been left behind. Of course, returning the Solar Tower to normal and restoring power might help in some way. Other facilities could re-connect to the power grid…and come back to life.
Ark-Tech offers an alternative plan for people of Xion!
People of Xion are forced to be trapped in the Cradle. They say it’s the lack of energy that’s causing this situation, but in fact, it’s Orcal’s will. He discriminates first-class citizens and second-class citizens, and those who are not worthy are forced to live in an eternal sleep.
We, employees at Ark-Tech, completely disagree with this atrocity, and intend to offer a safe shelter that citizens can choose by their own will. We hereby introduce the “Ark”. Fabricated with technology that ensures security and survival, our Ark is the safest place on Earth.
We have a trial zone at the back of Memory Square in Xion. Try the superior quality of our shelter and do not hesitate to sign up!
ANDROIDS ARE RAINING DOWN ON OUR EARTH THEY KEEP COMING AND COMING AND COMING THEY ARE ANGELS OF DEATH THEY WILL KILL US ALL OUR PLAN IS THE ONLY HOPE WE MUST EVOLVE THAT IS THE ONLY ANSWER THOSE MACHINES WILL TAKE OVER US WE MUST EVOLVE AND DESTROY THE MACHINES WITH THE POWER OF LIFE KILL MOTHER SPHERE KILL ANDROIDS KILL ALL MACHINES LONG LIVE THE HUMAN LIBERATION FRONT FOR HUMANITY FOR LIFE FOR BLOOD
RAFFY Entering final sequence. RAFFY Commencing full combination and assembly. RAFFY Test subjects are weapons. RAFFY Weapons are test subjects. RAFFY Test subjects are Humans. RAFFY Humans mean humanity. RAFFY Humanity means victory. RAFFY We will annihilate Mother Sphere. RAFFY We will…annihilate Mother Sphere! RAFFY For humanity, for life! RAFFY From machine domination to freedom won with blood!
I accidentally encountered a dying Angel during my treasure hunt in the Wasteland. Though her claim was mostly preposterous, I believe it is worth documenting.
The EVE Protocol. The Mother Sphere’s plan to exterminate all Naytibas and take back Earth. I couldn’t help myself but to ask “Are you out of your damn mind?” when she briefly told me of the plan. Who in the world would think sending only a few Airborne Squad members to do the job is a solid plan?
We all know of the cursed Colony Extinction. If Mother Sphere wants Naytibas out of the picture, dropping a few chunks from the moon will do the trick. You think she won’t do it because we’ll all die as well? Really? She abandoned us and left us here like a bag of scraps decades ago. Now she’s being merciful all of a sudden?
I must say, the Angel’s memory was conveniently lacking a few important details. She didn’t know a thing about the history before the Final War, and about the old humankind. Is it because she’s a weapon, who doesn’t need to know more than what is required for her mission?
Well, they’re not exactly great weapons if they keep failing their mission. All those meaningless deaths and failures… At this point, I really wanted to ask Mother Sphere herself what in the hell she’s been doing the past few decades or so to perfect her magnum opus, the EVE Protocol.
“May your memories live on forever. May we find salvation.” You don’t think that’s just Mother Sphere’s bullcrap?
I had an epiphany. Come to think of it, Mother Sphere doesn’t make mistakes. Maybe this is how the EVE Protocol is meant to be. Killing the Elder and taking back Earth might be a pretext for some ulterior motive of hers.
She intentionally made these Angels to be complete morons. She isn’t dropping another Colony because those who are left on the surface still have roles to play in her plan. Mother Sphere is flawless. Everything is designed on purpose. We just don’t know what that purpose is.
My guess is that Mother Sphere is performing a sort of experiment. She wants to see how these incomplete Angels will evolve here on Earth. Maybe she’s trying to create a truly new humankind, for the sake of our species. Mother Sphere is…
According to my intel, the seventh Angel, EVE, has been sent for the seventh EVE Protocol. The time has come. Praise Mother Sphere! Praise EVE’s ascension!
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Orca Aerospace Company: The Future is in the Sky.
From orbit elevators to personal generators. From companion drones to mega spaceships! Our goal is to be the leading aerospace pioneers from Earth to the farthest star in space.
Orca Aerospace Company: your doorway to the future.
Athena My love, wait… Pallas 1, 2, 3… 2, 2, 3… Try to do a little better. Pallas You said you’d dance to “For Whom Does the Rose Smile?” with me.
Athena I know I did, but can we go a little slower?
Pallas With beauty, with grace… just as we were born. Athena My little treasure, I am a hacking device. Cyberspace is my realm. I don’t know how to dance like this…
Pallas Pfft, right, right. You’re dangerous, and cute, and…weak. Pallas There, I won. Quickly now, quickly.
Athena S-Should I lick the plug? Pallas Ah, dear Mother Sphere. Please forgive your sinful daughter…
May we find salvation, Mother Sphere said. It was the most beautiful thing she said and we all must cherish it. A long time has passed since the Final War, and our only hope is her prophecy in this filth-ridden surface, crawling with blasphemous Naytibas.
Our faith prevails. It will endure, it will stand, it will not go astray. For she does not lie, we will find our place in space soon. Pray, my good family. Peace be with all my Brothers and Sisters who come to visit.
For more inquiries, find Francis in the book shop, next to the Xion Entrance.
Please forgive me for concealing my identity like this.
I heard it’s impossible to go to the lower part of Eidos 7 and Petelos Plaza because of the flooding.
This is a recovery program to control the broken sewer device. Use this to get the water out of the plaza…and look into Warehouse 77. If you head there, you’ll see why I’m asking this of you.
Arrived at the Solar Tower. I’ll definitely find the necessary equipment for Enya here in the ruins. I need to search the supply containers, destroyed armor, and heaps of metal.
I heard this was the battlefield for the Final War… Looks like a lot has been lost due to the Colony Extinction and the passage of time.
I can’t forget that herds of Hedgeboars live here. These monsters will eat scraps of steel in a pinch. If I let them continue, there’ll be nothing left.
RAFFY I am the Humanity Liberation Front’s central computer, RAFFY. RAFFY For humanity! For life! RAFFY Confidentiality and quarantine are important in this underground facility. RAFFY We ask for your understanding, since it is important to be prepared for sudden situations that may occur during research and experiments. RAFFY Please follow all safety procedures when entering the facility. Thank you.
This place is filled with treasure. But I didn’t expect my insulated diving suit to break down. I should have done more tests before coming. But it looks like Baran escaped. I’m glad that crybaby was able to get out, at least. If he was here with me, he would have kept crying and shouting that he was scared. Haha. …… …… …… …… …… …… …… …… I’m still doing okay. I’ve got enough body cells left and preserved food for supplements. Now I just have to wait for Baran. He’ll definitely come back and save us. He’s a bit clumsy, but he cares a lot about his comrades. …… …… …… …… …… I’m hitting my limit. Why hasn’t he come back? Are preparations taking that long??? Energy has fallen below 30%. Damn it… …… …… …… …… …… …… …… I knew Baran would do this. That wimp left us behind! Everything we own now belongs to him. I bet he’s laughing. Damn traitor!! …… …… …… …… …… Baran…you traitor. No, you damn murderer!!! I’ll never forgive you. I’ll curse your name forever…forever…
(1-1) 72 years have passed since Mother Sphere’s declaration of a new humankind. As the last historian of Xion, I, Luther, will document and comment on the last 72 years of our history to let our descendants know how we lived with no home.
My esteemed fellow citizens believe that Mother Sphere is a god. However, just like all of us, Mother Sphere has the mind of a human. Though her cognitive ability and intelligence far supersede those of an ordinary human, it is utterly wrong to define her as a supernatural being.
Then what is Mother Sphere? It is knowledge and will incarnate. We serve the largest database in the history of mankind and the will born from the database. The declaration of a new humankind is not some revelation. It is simply her concluding that we can be categorized as humans. That is the premise of this book.
(1-2) The Naytibas invaded us after the declaration of a new humankind. However, the exact reason for this invasion is still unknown to us. The Final War took everything from us. Not a single grain of sand or a drop of water was left. Why did it happen?
Since when did humankind have enemies on Earth? Did an extraterrestrial race appear to fight us? All we have is memory data claiming that we were extinguished by mysterious enemies that appeared out of nowhere.
I have considered many possibilities, and I came to the only possible conclusion: Mother Sphere thought it was best that we didn’t know about these enemies. Her so-called great will wiped our memories clean, and so we came to see the Naytibas as an unknown threat.
(2-1) The Naytibas defeated us. And so some remained on the surface, and some returned to the Colony under orders from Mother Sphere. We still don’t know how she decided who stayed and who left.
Those who returned to the Colony were often called Heaven’s Royalty, and became subjects of hatred. But as I wrote before, Mother Sphere is nothing more than an aggregation of knowledge and will. She doesn’t favor one over the other. Everything she does is based on rationality alone.
This may come as difficult to accept for some people, but that is another matter. We all faced hardships here on the surface. Strife and envy drove citizens to hate those who returned to the Colony.
This much is clear; citizens of Xion hate those who returned to the Colony, because they believe they have been deprived a life of comfort in the Colony. After all, the Colony is free of constant threats. But I can’t help myself but wonder. Is the Colony really the paradise they think it is?
(2-2) “May your memories live on forever, may we find salvation”, said Mother Sphere, before the NETWORK was destroyed. After decades of hardships, the statement became a divine message for many people, as it is the only beacon of hope in these times of strife.
I will not judge this behavior. But as an academic, I’d like to ask this question: who, or what is “we” in Mother Sphere’s statement? I’m afraid that her definition of “we” is far different from that of ours, because that is just how Mother Sphere works.
If her definition of “we” means us as an entire species, it means she does not care about our survival. Even those above are no different. We are all nothing but a means for the evolution and perpetuality of our species.
No one can hide the truth forever. Though my comrades, who were after the truth, suffered mysterious deaths, we won’t stop.
The Royal Guards are transporting Naytiba blood through the Great Desert. They claim it’s strictly for research purposes. We have obtained multiple pieces of evidence that there are living Naytibas under the city of Xion.
The Cradle, blood, Naytibas… What is the truth behind all this? The guards are hunting us down. They call us traitors, and they mean to track us down to the end of the world. Until the truth is out, we will protect the evidence we collected with our lives. A United People Cannot be Defeated!
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Therefore, we will do Mother Sphere’s bidding on Earth as it is in heaven…
It’s all a lie! We’ve all been tricked! It wasn’t the monsters killing us, but Mother Sphere!
Whoever is reading this, listen up! I, Felix, a once devout believer, do so declare: Mother Sphere is a false god, a living calamity trying to kill us!
The Memory Tower, a facility to commemorate the memories of those who have been lost. A week of mourning has been declared to mark the tower’s completion. All citizens must pay their respects.
The Sentinels have announced that maintenance on Memory Square has been completed, and there are plans to resume transit. The Memory Tower has become operational as a result of this maintenance. The Memory Tower prevents data corruption in Memorysticks and can store memories semi-permanently, so that memory data will be transferred to the Colony on the Day of Salvation.
Prophet Orcal declared a week of mourning, stating, “On such a blessed day, rather than rejoicing at the thought of returning to Space, we must pay tribute to those who have gone before us.”
Xion is a city built on the backs of many. We must remember the courage, devotion, and sacrifice of those who departed before us. We look forward to your active participation in the Week of Mourning.
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Many Angels have been spotted from the Colony… What is their purpose? Fanaticism and distrust are not permitted. Xion must stand firm and keep a close watch.
According to the Sentinels, Angels from the Colony have descended and have been spotted around Xion. They have been conducting multiple operations over the years, but this is the first time they have been active in proximity of Xion.
Angels are supposedly superhuman warriors who alone can do the work of many, but their past battle records are unknown. Some believe that they go through a cycle of tactical successes and strategic failures.
Prophet Orcal requested they be treated rationally, saying, “Xion was not chosen for the Colony, but we need to put aside our old grudges and walk alongside them as fellow humans.” While some extremists argue that Angels may be hostile, or that they may be the embodiment of Mother Sphere, we must display civic awareness and inspire the spirit of the community.
Prophet Orcal rewards Sentinel warriors… We must pay respects to the fallen Sentinels who gave their lives for Xion.
An award ceremony for 17 Sentinels under the watch of Sentinel Captain Mann was held today in the Presence Chamber. 3 members who died in the Great Desert received Gold Stars, Sentinel Captain Mann received a Silver Star, and the remaining 13 received Bronze Stars.
In his commemorative speech, Captain Mann said, “We’ve lost many comrades in our fight with the Naytibas. They were true warriors.” He gave credit to his former soldiers by adding, “The remaining Sentinels will do the work of many and ensure their sacrifice wasn’t in vain.”
Meanwhile, armed assailants broke into the ceremony and caused chaos, shouting that citizens are being silenced and brutally massacred. It tarnished the shine of this glorious ceremony. Measures will need to be taken regarding these anti-Colony criminals.
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The Sentinels release a list of anti-Colony organizations, including the Xion Freedom Liberation Alliance. By decree, anti-Colony organizations, propaganda, and incitement of revolutions may be punished with banishment.
The Sentinels have published a list of anti-Colony organizations and the criminal activities they have committed. They are known to have caused civil disruption in various ways, ranging from small acts such as circulating and spreading rumors to large-scale acts, such as plotting terrorism and assassinations.
The biggest shock is learning that the Xion Freedom Liberation Alliance attempted to assassinate Prophet Orcal while he was inspecting the Plaza and Exile’s Passage. The criminals are being chased down, but tensions are rising as authorities are having difficulties locating the criminals.
It must be noted that the anti-Colony violence causes civil unrest and destroys citizen unity, damaging the great community spirit of Xion. We look forward to the Sentinels’ swift response and urge citizens not to fall for the anti-Colony organization’s propaganda and incitement.
The Cradle is operational. The safest of havens developed through hard work and determination for the good of all citizens. According to the decree, the sentinels will bring in the elderly and disabled first.
The Sentinels announced that the final stages of the Cradle’s construction will soon be complete, and the move-in process will begin shortly after. Loaded with 20,000 stabilization capsules, the Cradle is a facility that provides steady energy to its residents within a stable environment to prevent memory damage.
In the city’s current state, where power shortages are growing even worse, many see this as fulfilling the dual purposes of public safety and energy conservation. Prophet Orcal reconfirmed his safety-centric policy, stating, “By my decree, I proclaim that the Cradle focuses on preserving memories.”
Xion has overcome many hardships thus far, and the hope is that the city can achieve a revival through the Prophet’s insight and the unity of its citizens.
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Sentinels announce requisition of goods. Smuggling punishable by confiscation. A community spirit of sacrifice and the unity to overcome difficulties is now more important than ever.
The Sentinels have announced by decree that they will start requisitioning supplies. The 41 types of materials being requisitioned include gear, Nano Elements, and Polymer Materials. Any unauthorized trading of these materials will be subject to confiscation on the spot.
Sentinel Captain Mann noted, “This measure is necessary to catalog and stockpile spare supplies. All affected citizens will be compensated fairly. We ask for your full cooperation during this process.”
Xion has survived thus far through the prophet’s vision and its close-knit community. Do your civic duty, and remember that we cannot face the Naytibas alone.
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My huge assets bounced and moved. All are out for destruction of everything, without Xion, days like before. I dream, Guards cry and attack. Show me Great and wondrous Desert. Useless satellite Remote controller, trash. Area forty nine, Goddess smiles, broken statue. The huge buttocks scratched, mustn’t look too closely. There beyond night, simple western walnut code.
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@June, it’s a ticket to heaven. I worked really hard to get this… The Colony is safe from the monsters, so don’t worry. Let’s just think about reuniting when you get there safely. Let me know when you get on.
After the Freedom Liberation Alliance revealed the truth regarding Orcal, we faced oppression. Our ally Aaron went missing, and we’re forced to direct our attention toward the survival of our people. We have no time to prepare for battle.
But that despot and fraud Orcal must be overthrown. We must not relent. Come, let’s head to the sandstorm of the Great Desert. Rally at the beautiful statue of the goddess at the far west of the Great Desert. He cannot reach us there, thus we will be able to amass our forces.
We’ve seen the truth. Those who have seen the truth cannot stop. And the truth cannot be hidden forever. Remember, a united people cannot be defeated. Xion will be reborn, and tyranny and conspiracy will be things of the past.
We, the Freedom Liberation Alliance, have acquired decisive evidence about the Royal Guard’s atrocity. They are using every possible means to imprison people in the Cradle, and brand those who resist as traitors and purge them!
They hide behind the excuse that we are running out of energy, imprison those who resist or complain in coffins, and eventually will take over Xion. Should this truth be revealed, Orcal and Royal Guard’s tyranny will end before the strength of united citizens.
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Xion is full of lies. Orcal is faking everything and threatening our freedom.
That crazy old man is manipulating the Naytibas to terrorize us all! But we, as free citizens, shall never give in!
Overthrow the false prophet! Overthrow the minions who call themselves Orcal’s guards! Overthrow the Sentinels who disregard the citizens’ protection and merely maintain the system! Let’s lead ourselves into a safer world!
It’s already been 7 years since I hid here from the monsters. This place is no longer safe, but there’s nowhere else to go. We’re going to end up dying here.
I heard a rumor about a city where survivors are hiding. If only I could go there…
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