by Corbeau | Jun 29, 2018 | |
A flaw in the Rat species’ coding and anti-mutt protocol threatens to muddle all the various breeds of rat into a homogeneous single species. The rats embrace this. With Genotype’s assistance, over several decades they selectively refine their breed into...
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
Felidae rallies its members against a common enemy (the rabbits). Five years of cold war and six months of hot. Cats feel vaguely guilty for the next 50 years or so. Date: 510, heavily estimated. The original mention of this was in Core Extended in the write-up of the...
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
“Cog2.0” announced by Aron So, CEO of ASR. Fired next day. The covert Cogsune project continues to this day. Generally this has been regarded as one of the biggest marketing blunders or best corporate cover-ups in the history of history, as ASR has been...
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
An antiquarian discovers the “masters’ voice” effect, apparently deliberately programmed into vectors: analog recordings of humans singing are strangely hypnotic. Later, the effect is used in the “Neuroplex” learning device.
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
Rat-owned Megacorp “Genotype” creates the mouse Vectors, which are not, technically, a slave race. They are the first new vectors created in over a hundred years, and the last. Date: estimated, 20 years prior to Genotype’s collapse and the Plague...
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
MarsCo branch creates first artificial intelligence: Cogs. 10 years of minor changes and edits follow. Following this triumph, Applied Science and Robotics stands as an independent Megacorp.
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
The final official generation of Vectors is released into the wilds: reptiles, aquatics, bats, some seals, raccoons, birds. The race has reconciled itself with its occasionally chaotic DNA, and most of the morphisms we know today are present in Gen 3. Date: Estimated,...
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
One wing of the Avialae family mutates horribly, creating homocidal monsters. Hundreds of developing Vector embryos destroyed. Avialae’s reputation never completely recovers.
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
Planning for Vector Generation 3 begins, over 10,000 individuals. The equipment to create them would be decommissioned after their release. Birds, reptiles, aquatics are part of Gen III, ironically called “Project Sink or Swim.”
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
Without a stable breeding population, if any members of the “protovector” race survive the destruction of Terra, they are likely reaching the ends of their lifespans.
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
Terran scientists create “hemi-vectors,” hoping the added genetic diversity and resiliance would help preserve the species. Genetic modification can be applied to creatures after they are born. MarsCo begins hemivector refugee program (adding useful...
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
Vector Generation 2: “The Golden Generation.” Error-prone expressions of what would later be known as morphisms develop as flawed mutt protocols create mutations. 3,000 vectors added to the race’s population. Mustelidae, most of Rodentia.
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
The first generation of humanoid designer pets nears the end of its ten-year lifespan. Many of them are beloved helpers and companions, and as they age and die, Terran sentiment toward vectors softens, somewhat.
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
Vector Generation 1: 180 individuals created from six species. Canines, Felines, some seals (more in 3rd gen) Ursines, Mongoose. Squirrels used as initial test cases, and may be first vectors. Date: Estimated, 5 years prior to canon “MarsCo Goes Silent”...
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
Marsco receives all information needed to create bipedal protovectors from an anonymous terran source.
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
Bipedal protovectors created, though still mentally similar to domestic pets. Protests, outrage, scandal, and ridiculously high demand follow.
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
The protovector sphinx created in Martian bio research labs as an off-the-books project, soon followed by griffins, dragons, and other mythical creatures. They become the ultimate status pet.
by Corbeau | Jun 27, 2018 | |
Responses to protovectors ranging from exploitation to open warfare and murder show a strong need for legislative control of the “species.” All government-run countries unilaterally ban protovectors. When possible, protovectors euthanized. Moral outrage...
