It all began with World War III. NATO and the Russian Federation clashed in a devastating conflict that spanned a decade, from July 18, 2035, to September 16, 2045. Nations across the globe were drawn into the chaos, making it the longest and most destructive war in history. But despite the relentless fighting, no side emerged victorious. The world powers eventually agreed to a truce, declaring the war a draw.
India, a country on the brink of becoming a global powerhouse, was crippled by the war. It fell back into the same desperate state it had endured after its first independence. The GDP of this once-glorious and spiritual nation plummeted, and despair gripped the land.
In a desperate bid to restore the nation, India's leaders convened a historic meeting in the "Raja Sabha" on January 16, 2047. In that chamber, a decision was made that would change the course of history. The councilmen pledged to support their leader with unwavering dedication. They vowed to end corruption and poured their hoarded black money into rebuilding the country. With the hard work of their citizens and the brilliance of their scientists, India began to rise from the ashes.
In just eight years, India was restored to its former glory, a resurgence so miraculous that the day of that meeting came to be known as "Naya Bharath."
But India didn't stop there. The nation continued to develop at a rapid pace. By 2056, India's GDP had skyrocketed, propelling it to the rank of the third-largest economy in the world.
And then, on July 22, 2057, *that* incident occurred.
In Kerala, police arrested the son of a local MLA during what was supposed to be a joyous birthday celebration. The charge? The use of cocaine and other illegal drugs. The scandal sent shockwaves through the state.
The prime suspect in the case was Vikram, the elder son of the MLA. But the powerful shifted the blame onto an innocent man, and he was sentenced to two years in prison. When he finally emerged from behind bars, he found no redemption waiting for him. The people labeled him a drug addict, turning their backs on him and his family. The relentless scorn of society was too much to bear, and in a tragic moment of despair, he took his own life.
Three years passed before the truth came to light. The case was reopened, and this time, the investigation was thorough. Vikram was exposed, caught red-handed with irrefutable proof of his guilt.
But justice did not prevail. The court, in a decision that would ignite fury, let Vikram off with nothing more than an apology and a fine of ₹250,000. The public's outrage reached a boiling point. No longer willing to trust a corrupt system, the people took matters into their own hands. In an act of vigilante justice, they burned Vikram to death outside the courthouse.
This was the breaking point. Society had lost all faith in the government. From that moment on, the people began to solve their problems through public executions, just as it had been done in the brutal days of the 1700s.
The incident became infamous, spreading to other countries, where people began to take justice into their own hands. At first, it seemed like a satisfying solution. But as with all things, there was a dark side.
The loopholes in this violent new order soon became apparent. Innocent people were framed and killed, their lives sacrificed on the altar of misguided justice. As the violence escalated, a new, grim era dawned—an era where millions perished each day.
To protect themselves from being falsely accused, people began paying criminal organizations to manipulate evidence. These organizations, once lurking in the shadows, started to gain power. They killed off the powerful figures who were framing innocent people, and to everyone's surprise, they were celebrated as heroes.
Over time, these criminal organizations evolved further. They began establishing legitimate companies, using these fronts to conceal their dark deeds. While they presented innocent faces to the public, behind closed doors, they conducted their operations with ruthless efficiency.
Eventually, these organizations became as powerful as governments, operating from the shadows while maintaining a façade of innocence. Among them, one organization stood out, renowned for its unwavering commitment to justice, no matter the cost. It was known as "Quasars."