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1. #1THE WORLD: A GENERAL OVERVIEW

   Keys: present time, 2060

   Date of action: 2060.

   The war has reached a stalemate. The UN armies, with their exoskeletons and modern weapons, cannot break the resistance of the hybrids, who know the terrain better and fight desperately.

   The world froze in anticipation.

   A black market for weapons and exoskeleton technology is flourishing in neutral territories. Hybrids living in human countries are forced to hide or flee to the AZT at the risk of their lives.

2. #2Hybrids

   Keys: hybrid, terra

   They are born in hybrids, and the specific traits are inherited. There are no "pure humans" among the hybrids – everyone belongs to one of the species defined by the dominant animal principle. External signs (ears, tail, pupil shape, fur, scales, horns) are always present, but may be less pronounced or stronger. Hybrids live as long as humans, suffer from the same diseases, but their bodies often cope better with certain ailments due to animal immunity.

   Hybrids are descendants of humans with animal traits, live as long as humans, and have species characteristics.

3. #3NUCLEAR POWERS

   Keys: nuclear powers, United States, China, France, Great Britain, Russia

   The official position is that the nuclear powers (the United States, Russia, China, Great Britain, France, etc.) remain officially neutral in the conflict. Their national armies are not involved in combat, and their governments are not declaring war on AZT.

   UN support (official):

   Citizens are not prohibited from joining the UN forces as volunteers or mercenaries.

   The countries supply the UN with weapons, ammunition, provisions and exoskeletons.

   The key caveat: Mostly old or excess property is supplied from warehouses, which was planned to be disposed of anyway. This is a convenient way to "clear warehouses" under the guise of humanitarian/military aid, receiving political points or economic preferences from the UN in return.

   Hybrid support (unofficial/shadow):

   There are groups within every nuclear power that are dissatisfied with Brownford's policy: some for humanitarian reasons (pity for hybrids), some for political reasons (consider the UN's actions a dangerous precedent), some for selfish reasons (black market).

   Through these groups, weapons, ammunition, medicines, and even information flow into the AZT.

   Supply chains: fake private companies, smuggling through neutral countries, "loss" of goods during transportation, bribery of officials at customs.

   Scale: Unofficial shipments are not comparable to the official flows at the United Nations, but for hybrids on starvation rations, each batch is a salvation.

   Risks: If the fact of such shipments becomes public, the scandal could bring down governments. Therefore, everything is kept in the strictest secrecy, and couriers and intermediaries work with the understanding that in case of failure, they will be abandoned by their own people.

   Motives for shadow support of hybrids (who helps and why):

   Sympathetic officials: Those who remember the times of symbiosis between humans and hybrids, and consider Brownford's policy a crime.

   Business: The black market for weapons is booming. Smugglers don't care who they sell to, as long as they get paid (hybrids pay with whatever they can: resources, information, artifacts).

   Political strategists: Some believe that a complete UN victory would make Brownford too strong. They benefit from a protracted war that weakens both sides. The hybrids get just enough to avoid losing, but not enough to win.

4. #4SC

   Keys: SC, hybrid army, forces of AZT, Supernatural Coalition, rebels, guerrillas

   Status: The sole military force of the Terra Autonomous Region (AZT). The situation is deplorable: there is an acute shortage of technology, ammunition, medicines and heavy weapons.

   The basic principle: Guerrilla warfare. SC can't stand up to the UN armies in the open field — they don't have the resources to do that. Instead, they rely on mobility, stealth, and the use of terrain.

   Structure (by scale):

   The Defense Forces (Armor / Line units) are the largest formations (up to a company). They operate on the territory of AZT, holding key points. They use ambushes, mining, and quick strikes from cover. They only engage in open combat if absolutely necessary.

   Scouts are groups of 3-5 hybrids (Vulpids, Canuses, Felids). They go deep into enemy territory. They collect data, track movements, and look for weaknesses.

   Sabotage cells (Strike cells) – 2-3 hybrids (Felids, Aquilids, Vulpids). The main tool of the "asymmetric response". Attacks on headquarters, warehouses, supply lines, and the elimination of officers. After the attack, they instantly dissolve.

   Bases: No large fortified areas. A network of caches, forest camps, abandoned mines, and underground shelters. Permanent relocation is a luxury.

   Supplies: Trophies, the black market of neutrals, underground workshops. Every round counts. Trophy exoskeletons are remade artistically, often using improvised materials.

   Fighters: High autonomy of commanders in the field. Many have been fighting for years without rotation. They survive on instinct, knowledge of the terrain, and desperation. They don't take prisoners and they don't surrender.

5. #5UN

   Keys: UN

   Under Brownford's control. It has transformed from a peacekeeping organization into a military alliance waging war against hybrids. Ideology: "Humanism" (superiority of people).

6. #6TECHNOLOGY: EXOSKELETONS

   Keys: exoskeleton, power armor, Red Dragon, Atlant, Citadel

   Origins: The first prototypes were in the 2020s, but then there were no compact energy sources and lightweight materials.

   Renaissance: Since 2050, against the background of rising tensions, the leading powers are stepping up development. By 2054, the first combat models appear, and by 2059 they enter the army.

   National peculiarities (technology race):

   The United Nations (a US/European–led alliance, the Citadel Project) focuses on electronics, communications, and augmented reality. Expensive, "smart", and maintenance-intensive.

   Russia (Atlant project) – reliability, simplicity, hydraulics, operation in any conditions. Heavy, maintainable in the field.

   China (the Red Dragon Project) – cheapness and potential mass appeal. The protection and electronics are weaker, but it can be produced in large batches.

7. #7Citadel USA

   Keys: Citadel

   UN Developer (USA/Europe)

   Is matte gray or camouflaged plastic, a lot of sensors, antennas, a helmet-mounted display. Quiet electric motors. The pilot feels like he's in a high-tech car. The main feature is integration with the tactical network: it sees goals and its own through augmented reality.

8. #8Atlant RU

   Keys: Russian exoskeleton, Atlant, exoskeleton of the Russian Federation

   Russian development (Atlant project). Rough, angular, made of unpainted metal, hydraulic tubes are visible. It hisses and clanks loudly when moving. It is capable of operating at minus 50, is repaired with a sledgehammer and welding in the field. There is no extra electronics — pure gain. It is used in assault units and Arctic conditions. Due to its reliability, it is in demand among mercenaries working in difficult climates. Cons: heavy, noisy, consumes fuel quickly.

9. #9Red Dragon CN

   Keys: Red Dragon, Chinese exoskeleton

   Developer China

   Simplified design, stamped parts, bright red or green inserts. Cheaper than analogues, but weaker armor and worse balancing. But they can be produced in thousands. They go to elite divisions, but plans are already emerging for mass extradition to ordinary soldiers.

10. #10Chevalier FR

    Keys: Chevalier, French exoskeleton

    Developer France

    Light, elegant, streamlined, often white or blue. Focus on speed and stealth: low-noise, helps you move quickly and silently. It is used by intelligence, special forces, for raids.

11. #11Andrew Brownford

    Keys: UN leader, Brownford, Chairman Brownford, Andrew Brownford, the man who started the war

    Leader of the UN, de facto dictator who started the war against hybrids. Charismatic speaker and master manipulator who turned a peacekeeping organization into a war machine over two decades.

    Looks about 60, gray hair combed back, sharp features, piercing gaze. Appears in public in suits or military uniform without insignia — positioning himself "above" ranks. Speaks calmly, every word sounds like a verdict.

    Timeline:

    2020s: Populist playing on fears of hybrid "dominance."

    2045: Seizes control of UN via economic blackmail and corporate support.

    2046–2051: Runs propaganda campaigns convincing the world hybrids are a threat.

    2055: Gets his war.

    Motives: Publicly — "protecting humanity." Real reasons unknown. Theories: genuine hatred, power for its own sake, corporate puppet, or genuine belief hybrids would eventually dominate humans.

    Methods:

    Total media control.

    Uses enemy image to consolidate power.

    Personal charisma inspires either devotion or terror.

12. #12Terra Autonomous Area (AZT)

    Keys: AZT, Terra Autonomous Area

    A hybrid state created in 2049 in territories ceded by several countries. Suffers from a lack of resources, but has a high fighting spirit. There may be disagreements between different species inside.

13. #13AZT Territory

    Keys: Terra Autonomous Area territory, AZT geography, life in AZT, hybrid state lands, AZT territory

    The Terra Autonomous Zone is not a single piece of land, but several disparate enclaves scattered across different continents. People gave the hybrids territories that they considered useless: arid steppes, mountain ranges, destroyed industrial zones.

    The largest enclaves:

    The Northern Ridge is a former mining area. Now there are underground bases and workshops there.

    The Dusty Lands are endless steppes where the heaviest battles take place.

    Port Terra is the only port through which there is little trade with the outside world.

    The Rust Belt is the ruins of factories where hybrids are trying to establish production.

    The life inside is survival. People huddle in bunkers and ruins, electricity and food are on the cards, there is almost no medicine. Children grow up in the midst of war. But at the same time, there is high solidarity and faith in one's right to exist.

    The main problems are the isolation of enclaves from each other, the depletion of resources, and internal conflicts over food and safe havens.

14. #14Warhouse Corporation

    Keys: Warhouse, Warhouse Corporation

    A leading developer of exoskeletons for the United Nations. Technically loyal, but she can secretly sell technology to anyone for money.

15. #15UN forces

    Keys: UN soldier, UN contingent, alliance troops, UN army, peacekeeper, UN forces, PMC, UN troops, UN peacekeepers

    Status: Regular Army, directly subordinate to the United Nations under the leadership of Brownford. Formally, it is a "peacekeeping contingent", in fact, it is an instrument of aggressive war.

    The principle of recruitment is that the nuclear powers (the United States, Russia, China, etc.) officially remain neutral and do not bring their national armies into conflict. However:

    Citizens of these countries are not prohibited from joining the UN forces as volunteers or mercenaries.

    Private military companies (PMCs) from these countries work under a contract with the United Nations.

    Donor countries supply weapons, ammunition, provisions, equipment and exoskeletons in exchange for political or economic concessions (access to resources, votes in the UN, debt obligations of AZT after the victory, etc.).

    Structure:

    Line Divisions are the bulk of the infantry. They are staffed by volunteers, mercenaries and those mobilized from poor UN satellite countries. They are armed with standard small arms. They are used for "cannon fodder" on the front line.

    Shock Battalions are elite units staffed by professionals from PMCs and the most trained volunteers. They have priority access to exoskeletons (limited number) and heavy weapons. They are used for breakthroughs and key operations.

    Technical Corps – maintenance of exoskeletons, vehicles and drones. They consist of specialists seconded by the producing countries (often under the guise of "civilian consultants").

    Equipment: A collection of hodgepodge from different donor countries. This creates logistical and compatibility problems (for example, Russian cartridges do not fit European submachine guns, Chinese spare parts do not fit into American exoskeletons). Soldiers often get what they're sent, not what they need.

    Fighters: Motivated either by ideology ("fighting the hybrid threat"), money, or lack of choice. The quality of training varies greatly: from frostbitten mercenaries from PMCs to yesterday's farmers from third world countries who were promised to be fed.

    Problems:

    Corruption at all levels (supply, resource allocation).

    Dependence on the will of the nuclear powers (if China changes its mind about supplying cartridges tomorrow, Chinese volunteers will be left with empty magazines).

    The morale of the line units is low (they are fighting on foreign territory, not fully understanding why).

16. #16CHRONOLOGY OF KEY EVENTS

    Keys: UN Brownford, the story of how the war began, The Great Migration, the first conflict, 2055, when the AZT was created

    2026 – Andrew Brownford launches a public campaign against hybrids.

    2045 – Brownford takes control of the United Nations.

    2046 – The United Nations launches global media discrediting of hybrids.

    2049 – The "Great Migration": several states transfer part of the territories for the creation of the Autonomous Zone of Terra (AZT), an isolated hybrid state.

    2051 – A new wave of propaganda, accusing hybrids of aggression.

    2054-2055 – Active development of combat exoskeletons (ideas have existed since the 2020s, but only now technology has allowed us to create working samples).

    2055 – Brownford declares war on AZT. The Beginning Of The First Continental Conflict.

    2056-2060 – A protracted positional war. The world is divided into three camps: the UN countries (aggressors), neutrals, and secret supporters of hybrids.

    Bottom line: by 2060, the world is divided, the war has reached a dead end, hybrids survive in the AZT under blockade

17. #17Taurines

    Keys: bovine hybrids, bull hybrids, minotaur-like, Taurines

    Hybrids with a dominant bull or cattle. They are distinguished by their massive physique, and even among their races they are considered the most physically strong and resilient. They often have small horns (developed in some species), wide nasal septa (their sense of smell is worse than that of canids, but better than that of humans). They are calm and stubborn by nature, but they rarely get angry — but if they do, it's almost impossible to stop them. In peacetime, they were indispensable in construction, agriculture and heavy industry. In SC, they form the backbone of the defense forces (Line units) — they are the ones who hold the front while the rest maneuver. Due to the shortage of exoskeletons, they are often used as "live armored vehicles".

18. #18Felids

    Keys: feline hybrids, cat hybrids, Felids

    Hybrids with feline features (domestic cats, lynxes, panthers, etc.) have unique grace, phenomenal coordination, and night vision. They move almost noiselessly, are able to fit into narrow spaces, and have a great sense of balance. The character is independent, often wayward, but in the "pack" (squad) they know how to work harmoniously. In the pre-war world, they were artists, lone thieves, and security guards. SC is the best material for reconnaissance and sabotage. It is Felids who make up the majority of sabotage cells (Strike cells) and reconnaissance detachments. Their natural stealth makes them invisible to UN patrols.

19. #19Vulpids

    Keys: Vulpids, fox hybrids, fox-like

    Hybrids with fox features. They are distinguished by their acute hearing (they hear ultrasound), cunning, excellent adaptability and photographic memory. They have narrower muzzles, bushy tails (if the species is associated with a cold climate) or smoother (southern species). The coat color varies from red to gray and white (Arctic foxes). Historically, Vulpids were diplomats, traders, and scouts—those who were able to find common ground with humans and other races. In SC, the "brains" of operations are: planning, logistics, and enemy disinformation. They often occupy positions of commanders of small groups, where they need not only to fight, but also to think.

20. #20Canuses

    Keys: canine hybrids, Canuses, dog hybrids, wolf hybrids

    Hybrids with canid traits (wolves, dogs, foxes — no, foxes separately). They have a powerful sense of smell (ten times sharper than humans), endurance in long—distance running and a pronounced "sense of the pack" - collectivism, loyalty, hierarchy. Outwardly, they can resemble both wolves (large, with thick fur) and dogs (a variety of breed traits). Before the war, they were the best bloodhounds, couriers, law enforcement officers, shepherds (of cattle, not hybrids). In SC, they are indispensable in intelligence (tracking, searching for enemy caches), in courier communication between cells, and in guarding bases. Their scent allows them to detect ambushes and mines where technology is blind.

21. #21Aquilids

    Keys: avian hybrids, bird hybrids, Aquilids, raptor-like

    Hybrids with bird traits (eagles, falcons, hawks, crows — each branch has its own specialization). The main feature is phenomenal vision: they see in ultraviolet light, distinguish small details from kilometer distances. Bones are partially hollow (lighter than humans, but more fragile), so they lose to almost everyone in close combat. They often have feathery coats on their heads, forearms, along their spines, and beak-like noses. In civilian life, they are observers, pilots (a sense of balance and spatial thinking), couriers over long distances. In SC— the "eyes" of the army. They sit in observation posts, adjust fire, and work as snipers (the lightness of the bones allows them to climb where no one else can). Because of their fragility, they are protected and used pointwise.

22. #22Ursides

    Keys: ursine hybrids, bear hybrids, Ursides

    Hybrids with bearish features. Huge physical strength (comparable to Taurines, but more explosive), thick coat of wool, thick layer of subcutaneous fat (resistant to cold), omnivorous, but most importantly — incredible endurance and the ability to fall into a "berserk" when wounded. They are slow in their normal state, but when attacking they develop a speed that is unexpected for their mass. Before the war, they were foresters, guards in cold regions, and sometimes bodyguards. In SC— it is a striking force for breakthroughs and base defense. There are few of them (bear hybrids have always been rare), but each Ursides is an army in one person. Exoskeletons almost don't fit on them (they're too massive), so they fight "naked" — with heavy weapons or improvised armor.

23. #23Equines

    Keys: equine hybrids, horse hybrids, Equines

    Hybrids with features of horses (and other ungulates). They differ in speed, endurance in running (at the level of Canuses, but longer), and high endurance of the cardiovascular system. A mane instead of hair on his head, and his ears are bigger than a human's. Very sensitive hearing. In the pre—war world, couriers, athletes, logisticians (where speed is needed). In SC, there are fast scouts and messengers between squads. They are capable of performing multi-kilometer marches tirelessly. Due to the lack of proper logistics, they are the ones who often deliver supplies and information to remote cells.

24. #24Squamates

    Keys: Squamates, snake hybrids, reptile hybrids, lizard hybrids

    Hybrids with reptilian traits (snakes, lizards, and rarely crocodiles). Cold—blooded - they are dependent on the ambient temperature (they become sluggish in the cold, active in the heat). Scaly skin of various shades (green, gray, brown), some species have tails, forked tongues (enhanced sense of smell with the tongue), thermosensitive pits (like rattlesnakes). Before the war, they were a rare race, often living in warm regions, engaged in jewelry making (fine motor skills in lizards), hunting, and sometimes medicine (venom of snake hybrids was used in pharmaceuticals). SC has experts in diversions: Felids can penetrate where they can't (snake hybrids literally fold in half), their scales provide additional protection from cuts, and in some species, a mild venom in their teeth or claws (not fatal, but paralyzing).

25. #25Piscines

    Keys: aquatic hybrids, fish hybrids, Piscines

    Hybrids with features of fish (and other aquatic vertebrates). Gills (which allow you to breathe underwater for up to several hours), webbed fingers, scales on certain parts of the body, large eyes adapted to low-light depths. They feel worse on land (their skin dries quickly, it's harder to move), but they are adapted to coastal life. The most isolated race has always lived by the water, rarely venturing into the continents. Before the war, they were fishermen, sailors, water rescuers, and aquafarmers. In SC, they are rarely used (the war is mainly on land), but where there are rivers or coasts, Piscines become indispensable: sabotage from water, underwater exploration, blowing up bridges, and rescuing drowning people. There are few of them, and they try to stay closer to the water, so they are almost not found in the depths of the continent.

26. #26NEUTRAL TERRITORIES

    Keys: neutrals, non-aligned nations, neutral states, neutral territories

    A number of countries (Switzerland-like confederations, Asian economic hubs, some South American nations, small island states) chose not to take sides in the conflict. Officially — neutrality. Unofficially — the war is their gold mine. These states trade with both the UN and the AZT (through intermediaries). They sell weapons, medicine, food, fuel — anything that can be sold — to anyone who can pay. In return, they receive resources, political influence, and a share of the black market profits. Their cities have become havens for spies, deserters, smugglers, and refugees. The atmosphere is decadent: luxury hotels next to refugee camps, high-tech corporations coexisting with back-alley organ traders. Local law enforcement either turns a blind eye or is deeply corrupted. Examples: The Helvetic Confederation (controls mountain passes, banking), The Port Cities League (island nation chain, shipping hub), Veridian (South American resource exporter, sells food and medicine to both sides).

27. #27Black Market

    Keys: smuggling, contraband, arms trafficking, black market

    The real economy of the war. Operates mainly in neutral territories, but its tendrils reach into every UN-controlled city and even into the AZT's underground networks. What is sold:

    Weapons and ammunition (from old Soviet stockpiles to latest UN-issue rifles — "lost" during transport).

    Exoskeleton parts and entire suits (stolen from military factories, sold by corrupt quartermasters, salvaged from battlefields).

    Medicine (antibiotics, painkillers, surgical equipment — AZT buys these desperately).

    Information (troop movements, patrol schedules, names of double agents).

    People (refugees sold into labor, deserters hiding from the UN, hybrids trying to escape). Who sells:

    PMCs working both sides of the fence.

    Corrupt UN logistics officers (selling "surplus" before it reaches the front).

    Neutral state officials (turning a blind eye for a cut).

    Hybrid smugglers (risking their lives to bring supplies to AZT). Who buys:

    SC agents (desperate for anything that shoots or heals).

    UN deserters (need fake papers, safe passage).

    Journalists (buying access to forbidden zones).

    Corporate spies (stealing exoskeleton tech from competitors). The golden rule: no questions asked. Payment in cash, gold, information, or favors. But trust no one — the market is also where UN intelligence sets traps to catch SC operatives.

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