[This chapter is an auxiliary reference for the world of Fallen Angels Requiem. It provides background information about key events, figures, and concepts. Some of this will be revealed naturally in the main story, so reading it is optional.]
GENERAL INFORMATION
●Negative
A virus unlike any other. It is an alien from the species called Vastheras. Once infected, there is a 99.9999% chance of instant death, as the victim's body violently ruptures upon exposure. However, a 0.0001% survival rate exists. Those who live through the infection undergo a profound transformation, gaining enhanced physical abilities and a unique supernatural power.
A thousand years ago, it crushed onto Earth as a ray of light. The virus spread quickly, but only a handful of individuals survived, unknowingly becoming the first generation of exploiters.
The first recorded survivor was Julius Berta, a fallen king left to die on the battlefield. Upon awakening, he realized that his body would not perish, no matter how many wounds he suffered. Every soldier near him exploded instantly, leaving only him standing.
This man would later be known as Alpha—the Immortal Sovereign.
●Vastheras
They are powerful beings, created by one of the entities that shaped the universe—Mother.
But to exist, they must take a vessel. Without one, they are nothing.
There are twelve of them, each bearing a name that echoes through the void:
Negative, Positive, Hydro, Helios, Acid, Nightstone, Neo, Nitron, Magneson, Silex, Ferrum, Pyrolith.
●Planet Oikon
A world beyond comprehension. Two thousand times the size of Earth. Its surface is a hundred times harder, its gravity fifty times stronger.
Only monsters roam its desolate lands—beasts so vast and nightmarish that the smallest among them stands at fifty meters tall.
Once, it was ruled by twelve Vastheras.
Now, only eleven remain.
This is their home. A world untouched by mortal hands.
●The Four Anchors of the world
The world as it exists today is the result of four individuals—beings of immense power who shaped history and became known as the Four Anchors:
•Alpha – The Immortal Ruler: An unkillable entity whose regeneration ensures eternal life.
•Beta – The Omniscient Strategist: A man who possesses absolute knowledge, shaping the future through his foresight.
•Gamma – The Elemental Conqueror: A wielder of the natural forces, commanding the raw power of the elements.
•Delta – The Spatial Goddess: A being who manipulates space itself, bending reality to her will.
Together, they divided the world into four major regions, each ruling with absolute authority. Their existence ensures global stability, and their will is absolute law.
●THE HEPTAD
The Heptad is an elite force made up of the seven most powerful warriors in the world, each personally chosen by Beta. Their duty is singular:
To eliminate any entity that threatens the balance of the world.
The Heptad is not bound by politics, morality, or alliances. Their authority is unquestioned, and their presence signifies absolute judgment.
●THE UNDERCITY
Beneath the surface of the structured world controlled by the Four Anchors exists another realm—The Undercity.
A place where law does not exist. A graveyard of the forsaken, where criminals, outcasts, and the unwanted are abandoned to rot. Here, there are no rulers, no governments, only survival. The weak are devoured by the strong, and only those willing to embrace the abyss can endure.
●STEEL – The leader of the Undercity
The Undercity's founder and ruler, Steel has remained unchallenged for over 250 years. He is one of the longest-living exploiters, possessing the ability to transform his body into metal and generate metallic structures at will.
Under his rule, the Undercity has evolved into an industrial fortress, separate from the world above. Though powerful, his presence is a growing concern to the Four Anchors, who view him as an unpredictable threat.
KEY TERMINOLOGY
•Successor Trait: Upon death, certain abilities are transferred to a new host, ensuring their continued existence. This is why the Four Anchors have remained unchallenged for centuries.
•Surge Mode: A temporary power boost triggered by extreme adrenaline, multiplying an exploiter's strength 2-3 times for a short period.
•Exploiters: Individuals who survive the virus and develop supernatural abilities. Some seek power, while others become hunted threats.
•The Four levels of the Exploiters
1. Divine Level
2. Transcendent Level
3. Ascendant Level
4. Warrior Level
•Bio-Tech: Advanced technology developed by humans to enhance their physical capabilities, allowing them to compete with exploiters.