Pre-Crisis Era: Difference between revisions

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The Pre-Crisis Era encompasses any medium set within the Caseyverse's lore preceding or occurring during the events of the pandemic crisis. During this era, research into RNA vaccines is ongoing but lacks widespread recognition; despite significant advancements, they remain largely unknown before the pandemic's emergence. Consequently, gene clinics of this period possess limited facilities.

This era closely resembles real-life global trends, characterized by the expansion of supply chains, improved quality of life, contemporary medical practices, high-speed rail networks, smart devices, and the increasing presence of AI. Nethington consistently ranks as the most favorable country in numerous independent global top-country lists. However, the TPaw Corporation gradually consolidates its control over technology and media markets due to lax regulations within its home country.

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-The Caseyverse existed in a state of flux before the [[NOVAR-22 Pandemic]] struck. While [[Bridgeport]], located on Nethington Island, served as a central location, most of Tony Bark’s stories remained relatively independent. Though vague references to a broader universe occasionally appeared, concrete details remained elusive.
+The '''Pre-Crisis Era''' encompasses any medium set within the Caseyverse's lore preceding or occurring during the events of the [[pandemic crisis]]. During this era, research into RNA vaccines is ongoing but lacks widespread recognition; despite significant advancements, they remain largely unknown before the pandemic's emergence. Consequently, [[gene clinics]] of this period possess limited facilities.
-== Major Stories ==
+This era closely resembles real-life global trends, characterized by the expansion of supply chains, improved quality of life, contemporary medical practices, high-speed rail networks, smart devices, and the increasing presence of AI. [[Nethington]] consistently ranks as the most favorable country in numerous independent global top-country lists. However, the [[TPaw Corporation]] gradually consolidates its control over technology and media markets due to lax regulations within its home country.
-=== Sunset ===
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-“[[Sunset]],” an unpublished story, reintroduced Bark’s original character, Zack, in a new setting and introduced the mouse character, Aidan Cheddar. Initially conceived as a three-part narrative with a civil war arc, it aimed to establish the nascent Caseyverse. The concept envisioned Bridgeport as a fledgling city-state undergoing internal conflict.
-However, this ambitious plan was ultimately abandoned as Bark realized his characters were not suited for such a grand narrative. Despite its unfulfilled potential, “Sunset” unintentionally laid the groundwork for the Caseyverse. Bark later delved into the narrative significance of several elements present in the story, ultimately shaping the city of Bridgeport and its place within the broader universe.
-=== Model T ===
-“[[Model T]],” a smaller-scale “boy and his robot” story, takes place within the already established, albeit fragmented, Caseyverse. It introduced Nathan, an android with a fennec aesthetic who serves as a companion to Zack. In a revised version titled “Synthetic Fur,” Nathan’s mechanics are further developed and he becomes the companion to Zack’s cousin, Max.