The galaxy in which Earth FX12 was located had already accumulated enough neons to develop superhumans and interact with them.
However, there were phenomena in space known as "Neon Storms". They arose after the destruction of large celestial bodies composed of neons and moved chaotically, settling on planets that already had neons, as neons were attracted to each other. Several hundred years ago, such a storm hit the Earth FX12, after which neons appeared on the planet that could be used. The second storm, which was approaching, could dramatically change the balance of power on the planet. The assimilation of neons into the existing energy system would have caused their merger, which would have led to the rapid growth of neons and new animal mutations, the emergence of new species.
An alarm sounded in the secret space research building.
- Holy shit ! - exclaimed one of the operators, not taking his eyes off the monitors that showed the state of space around the planet. On one of the virtual screens, an object appeared, circled by a red rectangle.
The operator quickly pressed the call button...
Rings ...
- This is an urgent information service, - the robotic voice said.
- Code 009, report immediately to the rapid response department. I repeat, immediately notify the rapid response department, code 009 !
- Request accepted, - the voice replied laconically, and the connection ended.
The operator sat down on a chair and waited, arms folded. He had done everything he could, and all that was left was to watch the monitor.
A few minutes later, an urgent meeting was called at NASA.
- Is this it ? - the captain asked, entering the room late. He had just completed a training session at the Phantom Training Center.
- Yes, AVI (artificial intelligence) is predicting the storm to be about 30% weaker than the first time, - a man with a tablet in his hands, standing near the monitors, replied.
- The captain glanced at the screens briefly.
- For people, it can be a plus - enhanced abilities. But the main danger is animals. They will mutate into new species due to the absorption of neon energy. These new creatures can pose a threat even to city dwellers, not to mention the homeless.
- What are your countermeasures ? - asked Captain FX12, who has been among the ten strongest men on Earth for 30 years.
- We have 12 S-rank phantoms and 57 A-rank phantoms that have already destroyed mutants for at least 20 thousand points each, - the officer replied.
The captain thought about it. The residents of the new cities might be able to cope, but the homeless... He wanted to help them, but there was a higher law.
He exhaled heavily, remembering his past loss. A few years ago, he lost his wife, with whom they had once fought together to survive in a world with ranking and new taxes. They both dreamed of a better life, striving to rise above this cruel system. But in one moment, everything changed. Her death was a real blow to him, because she was not only his partner, but also his closest friend. After losing her, he made a promise to himself: to save people, regardless of their situation. Over time, through hard work and dedication, he managed to become one of the strongest in this new reality, but the feeling of loss never left him. Every time he encountered a homeless person, images of the past would pop up in his memory, and he would remember that he himself had once needed help.
- Time ?
- In 7 days.
- Get ready. All according to the instructions. Dismissed.
On the same day, all residents of modern cities received emergency messages on their bracelets - the communicators of the future. A partial evacuation was initiated and instructions were sent out on how to proceed in the event of a storm.
[Dictionary Zero]
AVI (Available Virtual Intelligence) is an artificial intelligence designed to control complex systems, combat strategies, and analyze large amounts of data.
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - an organization created to explore outer space.
Homeless people - people without a rating or with a very low rating who live outside the city.
Phantom rating - a system of classifying phantoms, people who have the necessary qualifications and have ranks from F to S, where the S rank is the strongest.
Mutant Destruction Points - a system of awarding points for the destruction of mutants, which is evaluated according to a rank system from F to S. Each rank is given a separate point: F - 1, E - 10, D - 30, C - 80, B - 220, A - 500, S - 1000.
The bracelets of the future (nano-bracelets) are technological devices used to communicate with the outside world and have the ability to activate a nano-suit.