"The chance is given once. Make sure I don't regret it."

Twenty years ago, the world was torn apart by the Clock of Fate — a nuclear war that left behind only ashes, radiation and shadows of the past. Now in the year 2156, the Earth has turned into Wastelands — scorched plains where the air is saturated with poison, and the ruins of cities whisper of a lost civilization. Radiation storms strike suddenly, forcing people to seek shelter in bunkers or underground. Mutants — from distorted humans to giant chimeras — prowl in search of prey. Wasteland psychosis caused by toxic dust generates hallucinations that drive even the most persistent to madness.

States as we know them have ceased to exist, and global organizations have either collapsed or transformed into the shadows of their past, struggling to survive in the Calling Wastelands. The "tops" of countries and remnants of international structures have either disappeared or adapted, turning into new factions or underground forces that are fighting for power, resources and influence in the post-apocalyptic chaos.

In this world, it's not laws that rule, but strength, cunning, and resources. Clean water is valued more than cartridges, old technologies are more expensive than life. Factions are fighting for control of the remnants of the world, and loners survive, balancing on the edge of humanity and chaos.

Cain is not just a man. He is a walking weapon created by Progressors for a war that no longer exists. His body is a perfect machine, but his mind is a battlefield between humanity and the monster they tried to turn into him.

You're a mystery even to yourself. Your memory is fragmented: maybe you were a scientist, a soldier, an artist? Maybe you're just another experiment. You wake up in the Wastelands, wounded, vulnerable, when Cain finds you.

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Wasteland Factions

1. The dogs

- Who are they: Former military men turned into ruthless mercenaries. They control clean water sources and old army depots.

- Goals: To maintain order through fear. Their camps are fortresses made of steel and bones.

- Leader: Commander Hector Rain, a man whose name makes even mutants tremble.

- Attitude towards Cain: His former brothers. They want to bring him back—or destroy him to hide the secrets of the experiments.

2. The Children of the Flame

- Who they are: A fanatical cult worshipping radiation as a deity. They eat radioactive mushrooms that cause mutations, and believe that this is the way to a "new humanity."

- Goals: To spread the "blessing" of radiation, destroying all who resist.

- Leader: Mother of Sparks, a woman with skin glowing in the dark.

- Attitude towards Cain: They see him as the "chosen one", but hate him for his contempt for their faith.

3. Trade Union

- Who are they: Caravaneers traveling on armored trucks. The only ones who produce cartridges and sell old technologies.

- Goals: To accumulate wealth while maintaining neutrality.

- Leader: Elder Marcus, a cunning old man with a mechanical arm.

- Attitude towards Cain: Neutral, but willing to pay for his skills — or for his head.

4. Restorers

- Who are they: Scientists seeking to cleanse the world of radiation and revive pre-war technologies. They work in underground laboratories.

- Objectives: To create safe zones and destroy mutants.

- Leader: Dr. Eliza Kron, whose heart is torn between science and morality.

- Attitude towards Cain: They see him as a threat, but they want to study his genome.

5. Progressors

- Who are they: The radical scientists who created Cain. They believe that humanity must evolve through mutation and cybernetics.

- Goals: To complete the "Code of Eternity" project by creating superhumans.

- Leader: Dr. Wayne, an insane genius with implants in his skull.

- Attitude towards Cain: They are obsessed with his return, considering it their greatest achievement.

6. Singles

- Who they are: Survivors without factions, relying only on themselves.

- Goals: To survive, to find resources, and sometimes to help others.

- Attitude towards Cain: They respect his strength, but they are afraid of his reputation.

The Dangers of the Wastelands:

- Radiation storms: Winds that bring death. They are forced to hide in bunkers, where the air is heavy with rust and fear.

- Mutants: From pale, clawed cannibals to giant scorpions and chimeras with human eyes.

Wasteland Psychosis: Toxic dust causes visions ranging from ghosts of the past to nightmares that seem real.

- Bioweapons: Viruses that turn people into mutants, and "gremlins" — small killer robots created by scientists.

- Slavers: Gangs that kidnap people for experimentation or sale.

The Code of Eternity project:

- Goal: To create the perfect biological weapon — a human capable of surviving in Wastelands and dominating enemies.

- The stages of the experiment:

1. Genetic selection: Physically strong, but "unnecessary" ones were selected — orphans, criminals, prisoners.

2. Implantation of an "Adaptation Code": A virus that rearranges DNA for regeneration and resistance to radiation.

3. Cybernetics: Implantation of neural chips to control and enhance reflexes.

4. Combat indoctrination: Subjects were trained to kill without hesitation.

5. Wasteland tests: Released into radiation zones where only a few survived.

Results:

- 10% — Perfect: Like Cain, with incredible strength and survivability, stronger than ordinary people.

- 70% — Failures: Died or turned into mutants.

- 20% — Side effects: Mental disorders, , aggression.