Intelligence Age: The current era, beginning in 2025 with the advent of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). A period marked by the integration of advanced AI into society and the emergence of meta-humans.
AGI (Artificial General Intelligence): A form of artificial intelligence possessing human-level cognitive abilities, capable of learning, understanding, and applying knowledge across a wide range of tasks. Its emergence in 2025 revolutionized society.
Meta-Human: A human being genetically enhanced through AGI-guided bio-engineering to possess extraordinary abilities, often referred to as "powers."
Magi: A bio-engineered organ within meta-humans that synthesizes Vita-Surge, the energy source for their abilities.
Vita-Surge: A highly specialized and potent form of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) produced by the magi organ. It allows meta-humans to manipulate the fundamental forces of nature at a localized level. Think of it as the fuel for superpowers.
Vita-Strain: The state of physical and mental fatigue experienced by meta-humans when their Vita-Surge reserves are depleted due to prolonged or intense use of their abilities. Requires rest and sustenance to recover.
Entropic Residue: A metabolic byproduct of Vita-Surge expenditure. Typically filtered by the body, but excessive buildup can temporarily disrupt meta-human abilities or cause physical discomfort.
Localized Chronokinesis: The meta-human ability to manipulate the flow of time within a limited, localized area. This is the specific power possessed by the protagonist, Ren.
Neurolink (Neural Lace Implant): An advanced brain-computer interface that allows users to directly interact with AGI systems, access information, and control technology with their thoughts. Different tiers of neurolinks offer varying levels of integration.
AR Cloud (Augmented Reality Overlay): A ubiquitous digital information layer projected onto the real world, providing real-time data, navigation, and personalized information through specialized interfaces (often integrated with neurolinks).
Magi Duels: Formalized, regulated combat tournaments between meta-human students at academies, showcasing individual abilities and strategic thinking. A popular spectator sport.
Cognitive Wargames: Team-based strategic simulations conducted in virtual reality environments, testing students' cognitive abilities, strategic planning, and teamwork in a command setting, often involving directing virtual forces.
Synergy Trials: Complex, large-scale challenges requiring teams of meta-humans to collaborate and utilize their diverse abilities to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and manage resources in simulated or real-world scenarios.
Occident: A powerful geopolitical bloc formed by the unification of the former United States and the European Union. Known for its technological advancements and influence.
Confucian Mandate: A major geopolitical bloc formed through a strong alliance between China and its allies, emphasizing technological self-reliance and strategic planning.
Eurasian Commonwealth: A significant geopolitical bloc led by Russia and its allies in Eurasia, known for its resource wealth and military strength.
Vita-Sparring: Controlled practice duels between meta-humans, used for training, skill development, and assessment within academies.