The world as we know it was left behind, buried under the ruins of a cataclysm that history remembers only as "The Lost Day". It was an unprecedented event, not only for the immediate devastation, but for the inexplicable void it left behind. A day ripped from the timeline, whose mysteries continue to elude human comprehension. The only certainty is that something broke in the fabric of reality. The consequences of that day altered the laws of biology, genetics and, ultimately, civilization itself.
It was not a simple natural disaster, nor a war between nations. It was something darker, deeper, an abyss that awakened latent powers in humanity. The Lost Day marked the birth of a new era: the era of mutants.
In the aftermath of the cataclysm, an uncontrolled breakthrough in the field of genetics revealed something unexpected. Human DNA contained not only secrets about heredity and health, but also unexplored potential that lay dormant, waiting for the right stimulus to activate. And so, 20% of the world's population awakened to a new state of being. Extraordinary abilities that defied the laws of nature began to manifest themselves.
Some of these gifts were glorious and gave their bearers the ability to heal, control elements or defy the laws of physics. But others were darker, altering the appearance, mind or very essence of those who possessed them. In many cases, the gift became a curse, an invisible chain that separated them from the rest of humanity.
Fear quickly spread: how to deal with these new beings, were they to be considered an evolutionary advance or a threat to world stability? The questions remained unanswered, but chaos filled the void.
The societal collapse opened the door to unscrupulous entities that took advantage of the chaos. Biotech companies and genetic research agencies emerged as the new "saviors". Under the promise of medical and scientific breakthroughs, these organizations began to study, exploit and experiment on mutants.
The world was divided. Mutants became in many places the outcasts of a society that, unable to understand them, chose to fear and hate them.
The decades following the Lost Day witnessed the rise of an increasingly hostile world. Huge territories fell out of government control, becoming lawless lands dominated by mutant gangs, mercenaries and rival factions. Cities that did not fall into anarchy were transformed into closed fortresses, protected by walls, drones and private armies.
Chaos gave way to paranoia. The governments of several countries, unable to maintain internal order, decided to nip in the bud what they considered a plague. Anti-mutant nations were created, states in which mutation was considered a sin, a crime to be eradicated.
These countries began to close their borders, adopting policies of ruthless persecution. Mutants were persecuted, imprisoned or executed, and any trace of their existence was erased from official records. The witch hunt was back, this time with modern technology as the most lethal tool.
Humanity was divided into three major blocs:
The anti-mutant nations, which sought to eliminate all traces of the genetic anomaly.
The genetic corporations, which exploited mutants for power and profit, without concern for their lives or rights.
The free zones, devastated lands where mutants and outcasts struggled to survive in an environment of chaos and anarchy.
Hope for reconciliation seemed unattainable. However, in the shadows, voices emerged that spoke of a third way. Forgotten heroes, hidden figures and clandestine movements tried to weave a new future. A future in which humans and mutants could coexist.
However, in this world fractured by chaos, where fear and uncertainty dictated the fate of millions of people, new forces emerged to fill the vacuum left by the ruined governments. Prominent among them were the so-called Monster Hunters, independent organizations that assumed the mantle of protectors of humanity, albeit with questionable methods.
These companies, with quaint but authority-laden names, took a radical stance toward mutants. Their stated mission was to "cleanse society" of those deemed dangerous or useless, using re-education camps.
These places were as dark as their purpose. The captured faced a terrible choice: to be reformed and redeemed, learning to use their powers in a controlled and servile manner, or to be eliminated as a threat to humanity. Behind the high fences of these camps, mutants were subjected to brutal training, severe punishments, and experiments to explore the limits of their abilities. Although some managed to survive and return to the world, most succumbed to the process, becoming empty tools or forgotten corpses.
Among all the organizations that emerged in this era of despair, none matched the influence and power of Dipugaden, known to many as the Deep Garden. This corporate titan, under the direction of the enigmatic and brilliant Dr. Muhai, became the chief architect of the new world order.
Dipugaden did not just study mutants; it redefined them. It implemented a meticulous classification system that divided mutants into levels based on the scope and control of their abilities:
Class C: Mutants with minor abilities, considered harmless and expendable.
Class B: Individuals with moderate powers, useful but not essential to Dipugaden's greater plans.
Class A: The most powerful, possessing abilities that defied natural laws. They were selected with special interest, often against their will.
Within the elite of Class A, an exclusive group emerged that inspired terror even among their own: The Executioners.
The Executioners were not mere soldiers or agents; they were the instruments of Dipugaden's will, beings whose abilities surpassed all expectations. Chosen for their capability and brutality, they formed a closed circle of mutants trained to carry out the company's most cruel and decisive orders. Their presence on a battlefield guaranteed victory, and their reputation spread like an echo of death.
But not everything in Dipugaden relied on mutants. Alongside them was the division of the Black Petals, composed exclusively of humans. They were soldiers, mercenaries, and war veterans who had found purpose in Dipugaden, however dark it might have been, much like their past. The Black Petals formed the backbone of the company's operations, enforcing its will through a combination of military discipline and advanced weaponry.
Together, the Executioners and the Black Petals were an unstoppable force, capable of unleashing chaos or maintaining order with equal efficiency.
Meanwhile, the impact of mutants resonated far beyond the corporations. Hatred toward them divided nations, cultures, and communities. Political conflicts intensified, with entire countries adopting radical policies in an attempt to control the situation. In many places, tensions gave way to internal and civil wars, leaving behind devastated landscapes and societies on the brink of collapse.
In the religious sphere, the effect was equally transformative. Ancient deities and beliefs were abandoned by many, replaced by the worship of mutants whose powers seemed divine. The most powerful mutants became figures of cult-like reverence, venerated as modern titans, while others were hunted as demons. In this chaotic world, the line between a god and a monster was so thin that it was often crossed without notice.
In this new world order, humanity teetered on the edge of a precipice. The question was not whether the world would collapse, but when. Hatred and despair had infected all factions, and the shadows of the future were so dense that it seemed impossible to discern what lay on the other side.
Mutants, for better or worse, were the axis of this conflict. Within them lay the key to the world's salvation or doom. But in the meantime, the true challenge was not controlling the mutants, but determining who the real monster was: the mutants who defied norms, or the humanity that could not accept change?