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The world of SavageRun
The year is 2099 ADE. Man kind has almost recovered from the cataclysm that occored in 2032, when the dwarf planet Ceres was unexpectedly thrown from its orbit by a gravitational disruption between Mars and Jupiter. The panetoid came dangerously close to Earth's Roche limit, however, the gravitational forces of Ceres and Earth disentegrated the moon.

Over the next few years, Moon fragments rained down from the sky. Most fragments either burned up in the atmosphere or were captured by Ceres's gravitational field. The rest of lunar debris rained down and destroyed many major cities. That's when mankind discovered something long forgotten. Fragments from the dark side of the Moon contained an eerie radiaton, unlike science had ever seen, that trigged suppressed genes in certain organisms. People began mutating into elves. dwarfs, orcs, tolls, etc.. Plants and animals also suffered such radical changes; beasts and species once considered mythological now thrived across the planet. The most surprising change was the emergence of magic. Man and creature now command powers that once only existed in fantasy novels.

"Mankind" barely holds onto its status as dominate species. Only the largest of the old cities remain. Each of them have massively expanded their limits and protect its citizens with energy barriers. Fortunately, massively technological break throughs have allowed populations to sustain themselves with limited agricultural and mining resources. Limited trade still exists between the few mega-cities, but it is heavily regulated by governments, as is travel outside of the city barriers. Virtually everyone lives and dies in the same mega-city they were born in, never really caring about the outside world. This is partly due to the maintenence of a high standard of living achieved through advanced robotics and the internet, which has become so advanced that it is a second, simulated reality. People now refer to the internet as The Matrix, a slang term refering to an old science fiction movie. The Matrix has made a virtual world free of the apocalypitic events of the real one.

Some things never change, though. Within the mega-cities, the golden rule reigns supreme; he who has the gold makes the rules. Mega-corporations are the de facto government. Their will and profits are always put before the interests of the citizenry. Laws bend to their will, not matter the detriment to society. Mega-cities still have a traditional governmental construction. Most of them have elected mayors and aldermen. All are corrupt and in the pockets of mega-corporations. Law enforcement is usually the only trusted government agency, though quid pro quo runs deep in some departments. This is not helped by the fact that mega-corporations have laws changed to sell into new markets (e.g. drugs, prostitution, etc.).

All hope is not lost though. A brave few question the new world order. They are the runners, and they are humanity's last hope. To be the heros man needs, they will have to remain pure of heart. Mega-corporations will resist and try to corrupt the heros. Which destiny will you choose: corporate lapdog or citizen liberator. The choice is yours alone.

Watch your back.

Shoot straight.

Conserve ammo.

And never. EVER. Cut a deal with a dragon.

After the apocalyse, enter now SavageRun...