World War IV (The Great Cataclysm)

World War IV (WW4 or WWIV) or the Fourth World War, also referred to as the "Nuclear-Magnetic War", the "Tectonic War", the "Unthinkable War", or the "True Apocalypse", was a significant global war that lasted between 2039 and 2040, with its disastrous effects resulting in what later came to be known as "The Great Cataclysm" that persisted for many years following the end of the war.
The conflict saw the world's first deployment and operational use of tectonic weapons, designed to cause extreme tectonic instability in the targeted region. In addition, the use of conventional nuclear weaponry also took place initially featuring tactical exchanges, but gradually spiraled into major strategic exchanges during the latter parts of the war, culminating in a nuclear holocaust. These two factors were mainly responsible for causing untold devastation to belligerent nations and their respective continents.
The Fourth World War, by far the most deadliest war in history, resulted in the direct deaths of over 525 million people, both military and civilian. The post-war period saw an almost exponential surge in indirect fatalities—mainly due to the effects of The Great Cataclysm—pushing the death toll into the billions and surpassing the combined casualties of the three preceding world wars. No other event in history compares to the death and destruction brought on by the war.
==Background==
Following the Third World War, the post-war period of the early 2030s became a golden age for geology after breakthrough studies into earthquake hazard mitigation technologies. However, certain nations sought to covertly exploit these advancements in the creation of a next generation strategic weapon. The discovery of these covert government programs dedicated for the research and development of Super Magnetic Weapons (SMWs), a new class of tectonic weapons, in late 2035 caused shock and alarm worldwide. The geopolitical situation was further worsened when other nuclear-armed nations began expanding their stockpiles as a result of the emergent threat, causing an intense arms race.
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