In a world saved by trillionaire Patrick Castle, Nautlix Inc. deploys "Terraforce Rod S" technology to refreeze the poles and stabilize the climate. While Castle’s medical breakthroughs eradicate cancer, his terraforming success triggers a geopolitical upheaval. The refrozen Arctic blocks the Northern Sea Route, isolating Russia and creating a strategic buffer for the West.

To solve remaining maritime instabilities in the Middle East, a 16-year project culminates in the Arabia Canal. Constructed with Nautlix exoskeletons, this massive, toll-free waterway bypasses the Red Sea and Hormuz, redistributing global trade power. As the canal opens under Nautlix’s digital management, the era of traditional geography yields to a new world order defined by Castle’s technological hegemony.

Character

Rebecca Kendall

• Age: 27

• Occupation: Journalist at The Washington Post

• Description: Rebecca is an outstanding journalist working at The Washington Post, driven by a deep sense of professional duty.