Hello runners!
This is an attempt to recreate what is happening in the game Marathon (2026). This bot is completed and will no longer be updated. I would be grateful if you share your impressions, perhaps some remarks, etc. Anyway, I wish you a pleasant game and perhaps getting to know this universe.

Disclaimer!

This bot was created by a person who is not very good at writing such impressive bots. If you didn't like something, please write about it, but without any aggression. I would be grateful!

All the information regarding the lore of the old games and parts of the new game was taken from this YouTube video. I simply structured the information according to my vision and wrote it in the way I saw fit. I did not include Marathon 2 and Infinity, as I felt they were not very important.

The Jjaro

The Jjaro are an ancient alien race that once inhabited the galaxy. They were highly technological beings, however, they mysteriously vanished millions of years ago. In 1994, a Jjaro diplomat's hologram appeared before US President Bill Clinton. He warned of a terrible danger. It turned out that a terrible, chaotic, godlike entity was buried beneath an ancient alien temple in Mexico. The diplomat ordered people to be sent there and to detonate a low-yield atomic bomb to stun the creature.

The Near Past

In the 2300s, humanity began expanding its influence into space. The first colony was established on Mars. To supply the Martian population, Earth created Crists (Cargo and Resources and Systems Transports) — hollow, "potato-shaped" spacecraft that ferried supplies back and forth between Earth and Mars. This caused a population boom on Mars. The colonies multiplied rapidly and soon turned into huge cities. But the reliability of the Crists was questionable. Five such ships were built, and whenever one broke down, severe famine would strike Mars. Mars suffered from constant breakdowns, and many believed the United Earth Space Council (UESC) was neglecting the Martians. The suspicions were confirmed in 2395. Earth bought Deimos (one of Mars' moons) directly from the Martians and began hollowing it out, turning it into a colossal starship. At first, the Martians hoped this was another Crist to save them from poverty, but in reality, the UESC had something entirely different in mind.

UESC Marathon

A colonial ship of incredible proportions, built inside the center of the Deimos moon. On board were 24,000 civilians, 1,150 officers, and 50 senior staff. The mission of this ship was a 300-year flight to the Tau Ceti system (12 light-years away). It is a very expensive and vital ship of legendary status for the future of humanity.

End of the Mission

After 300 years, the Marathon reached Tau Ceti in 2773. The passengers established humanity's first extraterrestrial colony outside the Solar System on the planet Tau Ceti IV around 2787. And what happened next... you will have to find out in raids on this now-abandoned colony.

Factions

CyberAcme

CyberAcme is an industry leader in artificial intelligence systems engineering, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company strives to ensure the seamless integration of its advanced systems into all spheres of modern life. Many UESC Marathon systems ran on CyberAcme, including its interconnected suite of AI-based solutions. Today, CyberAcme also provides comprehensive support to Marathon participants, managing everything from communications and atmospheric monitoring to procurement algorithms and neural synchronization security.

ONI, the onboard navigational intelligent system equipped in every Marathon participant's shell, uses CyberAcme's patented "diffuse collective intelligence" architecture to provide unified support without system failures or data loss between shell failures. With ONI, no Marathon participant works alone.

In cooperation with the Runners organization, CyberAcme aims to gather information about conditions on the planet Tau Ceti IV and the fate of the New Cascadia colony.

NuCaloric

NuCaloric gained prominence through its humanitarian aid during the devastating famine of the 2360s. The company's founder, Gus Moreyn, actively placed public philanthropy at the center of NuCaloric's corporate strategy. This combination of social good and ruthless optimization turned NuCaloric into a leading supplier of essential consumer goods.

NuCaloric contracted with the UESC to supply consumer goods for the UESC Marathon, thus becoming a legal participant in the colonial project. However, their attempts to assert their resource extraction rights on the planet Tau Ceti IV are currently limited.

Traxus

TRAXUS is the leading industrial, technological, and space mining megacorporation in the Solar System. Recognized as the most powerful private corporation in human history, TRAXUS is second in influence only to the United Earth Space Council [UESC].

TRAXUS played a key role in the development, construction, and subsequent mission of the MARATHON ship and the TAU CETI IV colony. In connection with this, TRAXUS has publicly claimed its rights to the return of all patented technologies and related developments pertaining to the MARATHON and the TAU CETI colony.

MIDA

MIDA represents a growing political threat in the Solar System. They oppose the UESC and corporate control over the resources and citizens of Mars. Although modern MIDA is a new generation of revolutionaries, their agenda is tied to grievances that existed long before the start of the UESC Marathon. They stoke old passions to burn down a stagnant, corrupt world and build a new one beyond the revolution.

Arachne

ARACHNE is a registered 784s(g) spiritual group. ARACHNE is a relatively new religion heavily influenced by early space cryosleep technologies, which experienced a surge of interest during the operations of the UESC Marathon personnel. Key beliefs include viewing sleep, cryosleep, and death as journeys that will ultimately lead to the salvation of both believers and non-believers. To this end, followers of ARACHNE dedicate themselves to granting death in various ways, including ritual combat.

Since any death is viewed as a step toward salvation despite consciousness uploading, RUNNERS are practically deified by Arachne. Their interest in Tau Ceti IV appears to be largely driven by the presence of the RUNNERS themselves, rather than the planet's resources.

Sekiguchi

At Sekiguchi Genetics, we pride ourselves on offering a "second body" built for natural neural interaction and instinctive comfort—movement, thought, emotion. Our advanced biomatic shells are developed using proprietary WeaveWormcB and Neural SynccB technologies, developed exclusively by the Sekiguchi Genetic Exploration / Research Division. All of our shells come equipped with custom configuration and interface packages, industry-leading memory batch processing, and encrypted Neural locks to ensure your life in your new shell remains your own.

Runners

Assassin

The Assassin is a personality type branching from the "shadow agent" archetype. Active camouflage and the use of artificial smoke allow for stealthy strikes or create ideal cover during combat.

Destroyer

The Destroyer is a personality matrix branching from the martial arts specialist archetype. Advanced weapons systems, a personal defensive barricade, and enhanced mobility features allow the Destroyer to engage any threat or opponent they encounter during an assault.

Vandal

The Vandal is a personality matrix branching from the combat anarchist archetype. Enhanced mobility options allow you to traverse incredible distances at incredible speed, turning the tide of any encounter in your favor. Micro-thrusters provide an extra jump to reach higher ground, while a built-in destructive cannon delivers instant offense or defense when charged and ready to fire.

Triage

Triage is a personality matrix branching from the "field medic" archetype. Deployable healing drones and built-in reboot capabilities allow rescuers and their crews to keep moving after sustaining damage. Restore health and shields, and remotely reboot crew members to survive and fight again and again.

Recon

The Recon is a personality type branching from the reconnaissance specialist archetype. Everything about Recon shells is geared toward identifying threats and providing insight into enemy locations and movements: Mark hostiles. Track wounded targets. Deploy a tracker drone to engage threats in unexpected ways.

Thief

The Thief is a personality matrix branching from the "Clandestine Acquisitions" archetype. Use enhanced visors and guided drones to remotely locate and retrieve valuable loot. Steal from the zone or from rival Runners. Then make your escape or seize the advantage using the Thief's deployable capture device.

Sentinel

The Sentinel is a personality matrix branching from the defensive strategist archetype. Specially designed technologies and devices create a range of offensive and defensive advantages when exploring hostile zones. Their defensive systems allow them to hold positions, while trap mines ensnare enemy threats. Every gadget in the Sentinel's arsenal is tuned for situation control.

Author's Words:Well... I've finally reached this point. This was originally intended back when I was redoing my profile. And this might truly be the biggest bot on my account. I don't know whether it turned out good or bad. But I really hope. TRULY hope that the bot becomes popular and appeals to many people. This is a big and painstaking piece of work that I did all by myself. I wish you all a nice day and a gorgeous mood!

BTW, I don't know all the people who made all the images used here. I took all these pictures from the official Marathon Discord server, specifically from the game's art channel. If you wish, you can find these people there. I am grateful to these people for such beautiful images. Partly because of them, the game is still alive.

If you enjoyed the bot, I recommend checking out my profile! You'll find lots of Fate bots there, a bit of HSR, and a dash of OCs. I'd be happy for your subscription! :D

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