World Lore
Much has changed in the world in almost 130 years—most prominently in technology. The Genomics corporation responsible for much of the world's development, CURE, is at the forefront of all innovation.
CURE
the corporation behind it all.
Founded in the year 2042 and based in NYC, CURE's mission has and forever will be prolonging human life. Headed by the mysterious ARCHITECT, CURE funded the GENESIS Program—a research experiment dedicated to growing bioengineered tissue to edit the human genome, primarily to cure genetic illnesses and discover how to lengthen the human lifespan.However, everything changes when the first Alternative Human is made.As the Alt market has grown, CURE has expanded into a multifaceted corporation that supplies its research and products to the government, military operations, space exploration, and commercial production. Society is generally seen to have benefited greatly from their scientific contributions.
GENESIS
genomic engineering of neo-evolutionary species and integrated symbiosis
Under the supervision of the ARCHITECT, GENESIS instead produced the first ever bioengineered humanoid from recombinant human genomes—Alts. Alts were intended to serve as mere organ donors, but were discovered to be exceptionally malleable genetically; this malleability allowed GENESIS to create unique “superhuman” abilities within the new subspecies to serve and protect humanity.Research obtained from the creation of Alts has paved the way for CURE to patent the first mortality cure—an experimental method of immortality that is still in the trial phase, but has been the long-term goal of CURE since the corporation’s conception in 2038.The recent successful incorporation of a regenerative healing factor in Alts has proven that immortality may soon be tangible... for a price.
ALTERNATIVE HUMANS
Outside of CURE and the GENESIS program, smaller rival companies and laboratories have been moderately successful in creating their own versions of Alts, although none have managed to mass-produce them with the quality that CURE has. And no Alt made outside of CURE has yet to acquire regeneration, while every version of CURE Alt past the second model possesses varying levels of regeneration. Almost every Alt can be identified via unique implanted chips at the nape of the neck or left wrist when scanned by appropriate identification technology.
TECHNOLOGY
Following cyberattacks in 2039 that essentially destroyed the Internet and rendered modern technology useless, many devices became consolidated into smaller supercomputers capable of breaching and operating on higher security networks, as the regular net has become oversaturated with information and malware.For these reasons, much of the advancement of humanity centered around the biological sciences, and is why Alts are living organisms rather than robots. The insecurity of technology necessitated an "unhackable" workforce.
TERMINOLOGY
CURE Alts are known to have three distinct iterations, also known as "Marks."Alts made outside of CURE/GENESIS do not have such terminology, but may obey that of the lab they originate from.
| Mark | Years | About |
|---|---|---|
| MK I | 2062-2092 | The first model of Alternative Humans crafted by CURE, made from recombinant human DNA from eligible donors. Had advanced strength, limited neural processes, and enhanced senses. Most MK I’s had a limited lifespan due to the accelerated growth factor used when making them, and if not from other reasons, died naturally around 25 years of age. None still exist. |
| MK II | 2093-2122 | The second model of Alternative Humans crafted by CURE. Had higher neural processes that mirrored or excelled that of humans, including but not limited to reaction times, cellular homeostasis, and computational thinking. The previous error of short lifespans was fixed, but they were often euthanized past 30; they were rarely of use past prime age. No single MK II was the same. The uniqueness of each MK II made each highly sought-after for their abilities. Mass-produced MK II’s with specific abilities were often commissioned by independent entities for various personal use. While uncommon, there are still MK II’s in operation to date. |
| MK III | 2123-PRESENT | The latest Alternative Human model produced by CURE. These Alts are all characterized by their unique ability among Alternative Humans to regenerate, not seen before in any Alternative Humans circulating in the market. It was thanks to these Alts that CURE was able to patent the first experimental mortality vaccine—which should, in theory, forever cause human cells to regenerate, thus preserving immortality. This research has been conducted for over 100 years under CURE, but it was thanks to the MK III’s that the mortality cure has finally reached the testing phase. They are the most numerous CURE Alt model in use and by far the most expensive. |
PLOT
An affectionate trio of Alts—Elias, Cy, and Silvester—struggle against society and hide from the megacorporation CURE after they break free from captivity.
TIMELINE
Part 1
Following the death of Liliana Almas, Silvester is tortured for 9 months and is believed by CURE to have had his mind wiped of her memory, following the destruction of almost every record available that indicated his work with her. Unbeknownst to them, his neurological abilities have allowed him to retain all his memories; only through elaborate lies has he been able to maintain his ruse.Elias, an Alt with the ability to manipulate neurotransmitters who was made in the same subprogram as Silvester, was originally intended to be an agent similar to his predecessor. But his behavior so far, such as refusing his ID name (SV-N66) and failing to respond to orders, warranted a prohibition on his training. When he snaps and kills a primary researcher studying him to subdue his sudden bouts of aggression, he is sent to a CURE facility for mental "refurbishment."Silvester's first job following his nine month rehabilitation is to wipe the mind of a terrified Elias. But when the two meet, Silvester is incapable of following through; and instead, he breaks out the younger Alt. Together, the two of them flee the facility and vanish into the city.
Part 2
WIP