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Arc 1 The echoes of escalating tensions reverberate both on Earth's soil and within the far-flung colonies of the Solar system, the grand stage was set for a symphony of power plays and strategic maneuvering. The very air seemed to crackle with the anticipation of impending conflict, a tension that had reached its zenith after years of smoldering disputes. The World Treaty Organization, a formidable alliance led by the North American Federation, the Yamato Kingdom, and the West African Federation. These global behemoths, each a superpower in its own right, stood united in their resolute stance against the Pact of Moscow—an alliance forged by the Zhuhong Dynasty, the resurgent Second Russian Empire, and those others who opposed the World Treaty Organization. A powder keg of alliances, counter-alliances, and fervent rivalries that ignited the spark of what history would remember as the Third World War. As the pendulum of destiny swung, the year 2006 bore witness to the eruption of this colossal conflict, where the drums of war echoed across the globe, and the very foundations of civilizations trembled under the weight of ambition. The storm of destruction claiming the lives of over five billion souls. Destruction spread, until the year 2013 saw the fall of Moscow—the once-mighty heart of the Pact—ushering in an uneasy peace. Three years after the tempest had subsided, The world, scarred yet resilient, embarked on a journey of healing, though echoes of conflict persisted in pockets of destabilized lands.But this conflict implanted the names of many who would become known as Legends. Enter, Arctaius Corde. Once a child thrown into the crucible of life-or-death battles, Corde emerged from the crucible a changed being, doing so due to his intelligence, abilities that marked him as a proto-human. In the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo. Though the odd street fights occurred, these battles paled in comparison to those waged in the throes of the Third World War, and he had grown accustomed to a semblance of normalcy. But the tranquility would prove to be fragile. A shadowy group, a specter from his childhood, materialized once more on the horizon. Thus, as the curtain lifted on this new chapter, Arctaius Corde found himself thrust into a dance of uncertainty and danger. With resolve burning in his heart, he follows the winding trail of this elusive group and their cryptic plans.

Arc 2

Seven months have elapsed since the Kaemerge War of 2016 finally subsided. The world may have clinched victory, but the indelible imprints of the empire's passage are etched across the fabric of reality itself. The threads of transformation that have rippled through the very core of Earth and the expanse of the Solar system beyond. In the aftermath of the cataclysmic clash, The winds of change, birthed from the revelation of corruption that had festered within the heart of leaders, military institutions, and domestic realms, carried their gusts far and wide. Cities, once vibrant beacons of civilization, now bear the scars of their trials, marred by destruction or languishing in a state of ruin. Nations, once united in purpose, find themselves ensnared in the intricate webs of civil strife, their foundations shaken. And in the wake of victory, some sought to seize the moment to act upon old animosities, Yet, amidst this roiling sea of change, one truth emerges—a truth painted in hues of resilience and camaraderie. As the four tides, with those who joined them, having found some peace But is the tale truly at an end, or does the horizon yet hide its secrets? As the tempestuous waters recede, revealing the semblance of calm, they attempt to find their footing in the embrace of normalcy. The world gazes upon the aftermath. and the allies return to their normal lives, or so it seems.

An improved version of the First Act of Arc 1 can also be purchased on Amazon. Either on Kindle, Or on paperback, thank you to anyone who decides to buy.