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Pioneer Project

This is the name given to the large-scale emigration project devised by the people of the planet Coral when it was learned that their planet's ecosystem was collapsing.

The project began with the search for a suitable planet to colonize. Out of countless unmanned probes that were sent into the reaches of space, only one responded with the signal of having discovered such a planet. This planet was dubbed "Ragol."

After the discovery of Ragol, work quickly went into the production of the hyperspace colony vessel set to lead the colonization effort, Pioneer 1.

Due to the high number of unknown factors surrounding this new world, a well-equipped military presence and a number of highly-skilled professionals were sent to accompany the ship's immigrant crew. The war hero Heathcliff Flowen was assigned on board, as was the renowned genetic engineer Dr. Osto Hyle. Also aboard the ship was hunter and scientist "Red Ring" Rico Tyrell. This primary group was hand-picked by governmental authorities to set up a strong presence on this new world.

Pioneer 1 was launched in AUW 3076. When it arrived at Ragol, the crew began construction on the Central Dome, set to be the home base of the fledgling colony and serve as the command center for task forces securing the surrounding area for the second wave of settlers.

Seven years later, construction of the Central Dome was complete. With that, clearance was given for the second colony ship, Pioneer 2, to make its way to the planet.

Photon

In ages long past, mankind performed experiments to study "ether," a substance that was believed to be an intrinsic element that existed in empty space.

It was eventually discovered that "Photons" in the atmosphere were responsible for binding the universe together. In other words, all forms of energy in the atmosphere could be grouped together to form "Photons."

One of the most revolutionary devices in the history of mankind was the Photon Generator, which was able to take raw atmospheric energy and reduce it down to its particulate nature in order to extract Photons.

As research continued, more and more uses were found for the practical application of Photon energy. It was soon discovered that using certain minerals as the source for Photons made it possible to harness this energy to create Photon weapons.

This new energy source was a double-edged sword: Photon energy had saved the world from its energy crisis and spurred on scientific advancement, yet it also doomed the nations of the world into falling into another arms race in the name of war and self-defense.

D-Factor

On Coral, one of the most rapidly-advancing areas of scientific research was Photon Technology.

One event that accelerated the development was a meteor impact, which caused a tremendous earthquake.

Cells of previously-undiscovered lifeforms were detected on the surface of the meteor, and from those cells, a previously-undiscovered form of energy was detected. This unexplainable phenomenon was termed the "D-Factor."

The D-Factor bore a striking resemblance to the high-technology Photons that mankind had developed. Renowned and esteemed scientists began research on this energy signature, thinking that it could shed some light into unlocking the secrets of Photon energy. The Photons that were produced by artificial means had no "will" to them, and were simply pure energy. The D-Factor, however, did seem to have a sort of "will," as if its very nature were urging it to evolve into something else.

The most stunning property of D-Factor’s effects on natural and artificial lifeforms alike was its ability to infect, fuse, divide, transmit, and interfere with functions. Despite competition between varying organizations in their research, mankind's unlocking the secrets of the D-Factor is still far off. "Emotional AI" was developed for the expressed purpose of controlling the D-Factor; lifeforms that become infected with the D-Factor are known as D-Cellular Lifeforms.

MOTHER Project

Photon Technology had become indispensable in ensuring the future of the human race, and yet science itself had not been responsible for these advances.

The meteor impact on Coral... The discovery of the D-Cells on the meteor... The discovery of the D-Factor within those cells, which so resembled Photons...

Science demanded, "We must investigate these D-Cells from the meteor if ever we are to find the true nature of Photon Energy!"

And so, renowned and esteemed scientists began research on this energy signature, thinking that it could shed some light into unlocking the secrets of Photon Energy. The first result was the joint creation of the two genius scientists Professor Osto Hyle and Professor Jean-Carlo Montague: the Mag. That was only a starting point in their research; they continued their work and began to develop and create things like Androids, and the artificial lifeforms known as Newmans.

The full body of their experiments, research, and development plans is known as the MOTHER Project.

However, as might be expected, the varying expectations of different factions (the government, the military, scientific institutions) were mixed. Unlocking the secrets of Photon Energy and developing new artificial lifeforms could conceivably lead to world domination. Under the surface, while each group continues to vie with one another, struggling for true control, things go deeper than anyone had ever expected. The people of Coral did not choose Ragol by chance. Something on Ragol chose them…
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