The Teens

== Overview ==
The Teens, also known as the Yuptauri, were an ancient precursor race whose civilization thrived long before the emergence of the Lulus. Little is known about them due to the immense age of their civilization, the scarcity of their remnants, and the complete lack of any traceable lineage. The Yuptauri's once-dominant presence on the planet Source has left only faint echoes in the annals of history, overshadowed by the chaos that followed their mysterious disappearance.
=== Historical Significance ===
At their peak, the Yuptauri were a powerful species that claimed dominion over Source, establishing a society that was highly advanced for its time. However, the details of their culture, technology, and societal structure remain largely unknown. What is certain is that their civilization met a sudden and mysterious end, leaving the planet in disarray.
=== Theories of Disappearance ===
The exact cause of the Yuptauri's extinction is a topic of much speculation and debate. Several theories have been proposed:
# Mass Extinction Event: Some historians suggest that a catastrophic event, possibly environmental or cosmic, led to the abrupt end of the Yuptauri civilization.
# Apocalyptic War: Another theory posits that internal conflicts and destructive wars culminated in a nuclear apocalypse. The aftermath included a devastating radiation virus that decimated the population.
# "Forever Mart" Myth: A more fanciful tale suggests that the Yuptauri vanished after "going to get the milk," implying a bizarre scenario where they entered a "forever mart" filled only with milk and cigarettes, never to return.
Regardless of the cause, it appears that the Yuptauri's own destructive tendencies played a significant role in their downfall. The resulting nuclear apocalypse and radiation virus led to widespread death, horrific mutations, and a significant reduction in fertility among the surviving youth, known as "The Teens."
Final Days and Legacy
As the Yuptauri civilization crumbled, the planet Source descended into chaos. The remaining Yuptauri, unable to sustain their numbers or societal structure, faded into obscurity. The planet was left as a desolate wasteland, ravaged by radiation and inhabited by the Fatboys—a savage group who engaged in cannibalism, violence, and a brutal struggle for dominance.
== The First Genesis ==
The aftermath of the Yuptauri's extinction saw the intervention of the Progenitors, a mysterious and powerful force. They sought to restore Source from its radiation-seeped hellscape to a pristine environment, an event known as The First Genesis. This restoration effort not only saved the native Fatboys from certain doom but also laid the foundation for the rise of the Lulus.
=== Cultural and Historical Impact ===
The legacy of the Yuptauri, or Teens, remains a cautionary tale of the consequences of technological hubris and internal strife. Their story is a fragmented but important piece of the broader history of Source and the galaxy, serving as a reminder of the potential for both greatness and destruction inherent in advanced civilizations.