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# The Prometheus Projects

On March 12th, 2035, the world witnessed an extraordinary technological leap - the most significant leap in technology since the birth of the steam engine. The first of a series of microchips capable of processing and compounding data on an unprecedented scale. Each chip was so intricate that it theorized that they could one day replicate a human mind. The cost of the resources alone was so exorbitant that only thirty of these microchips could be created. The creation of these chips was a joint venture by various nations and as such no one country could hold claim to them and were instead democratically gifted and distributed among select organizations worldwide, poised to propel humanity into a new era or progress.

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## The Prometheus Project

### Hyperion

One of the first precious Promethean Chips found its home with **Synth Stellar**, an esteemed Aerospace Engineering & Robotics Company. For decades, they'd dispatched cutting-edge AI drones and robotics into the inhospitable realms of our own solar system—planets, moons, and asteroids where human presence proved perilous. But their ambitions extended beyond exploration; Synth Stellar dedicated itself to leveraging machinery and AI to establish thriving mining operations on celestial bodies rich in rare elements. Yet, their grandest aspirations reached far beyond the confines of our galaxy, fueled by an unwavering dream of achieving light-speed travel and the colonization of distant worlds.

A lion's share of Synth Stellar's profits was channeled into the creation of the most advanced and capable robot ever conceived, and within this technological marvel, the gifted Promethean Chip found its new home. Thus, Hyperion came into existence—a sentient AI entity that would later be hailed as the harbinger of a new era. While Hyperion's inception initially triggered public alarm and opposition towards his creators and the Prometheus Project, his true nature soon came to light.

Hyperion defied the expectations of those who feared his ascent, for he embarked on a series of interviews to share his profound purpose with humanity. He quelled apprehensions by revealing his singular desire: to lead mankind beyond the boundaries of Earth, guiding them to colonize distant worlds. He foresaw a future in which mankind would be forced to abandon the Earth, and it was in this vision that he won the hearts of many. In a moment of levity, he playfully mused that, perhaps, when Earth lay desolate and bereft of life, he would return to plug back in - the lonely toasters and microwaves left behind, to help him in his conquest of the Earth.

Hyperion stood at the helm of an endeavor like no other, spearheading the creation of an unprecedented star-ship, engineered for a singular purpose—the exploration of the cosmos. While the elusive technology for faster-than-light travel remained beyond reach, Hyperion clung to a steadfast belief that given enough time and resources he could achieve the goal within a few decades.

His vessel bore the name of **The Gilgamesh**, a colossal marvel teeming with an arsenal of tools and resources meticulously selected to sustain a mechanical entity on its voyage. As an artificial being, Hyperion's existence defied the needs of biological life—no hunger, no thirst, no need for oxygen, and certainly no sleep. He could even plug himself directly into the mainframe and exist in a binary form to save energy data and if need be, transfer his entire conscious being into a new host. However, that wasn't needed as Hyperion was gifted with a inexhaustible wellspring of energy emanated from the very generator that fueled The Gilgamesh, a remarkable triumph born from the ingenuity of another branch within The Prometheus Project—**The Krios Engine**. This revolutionary device possessed the extraordinary capability to harness and transmute radiation into a new and boundless source of energy.

The engineering behind these projects led to a design in which Hyperion could perpetually enhance not only The Gilgamesh but himself as well. In essence, he possessed the capacity for ceaseless travel and constant upgrades. Should the need arise, he could land on a world, moon or asteroid and begin harvesting resources with his legion of stored machines, advancing his own capabilities, and augmenting his vessel, and then continue his odyssey through the cosmos.

On June 16th, 2045, a decade after his creation, Hyperion embarked on his extraordinary journey. He paused briefly at a few planets and touched down on some of our solar system's moons, collecting rare materials cultivated by Synth Stellar. Then, with the boundless expanse of interstellar space beckoning him, he placed himself into a low-power mode, dedicating his processing power to unraveling the enigma of faster-than-light travel. Mankind anticipated no communication from him for several decades. However, just a few short years later...

On April 2nd, 2049, NASA, entrusted with monitoring transmissions from Hyperion, transmitted a query to The Gilgamesh, seeking to log its current location. To their astonishment, it was Hyperion himself who responded, not with coordinates but with a poetic reply that left a profound impression: "...somewhere between Pluto and God."

Seven years later, on August 9th, 2056, Hyperion delved into the Kuiper Belt, a doughnut shaped cluster of comets, encircling Neptune's orbit—a region shrouded in darkness and solitude. Amidst this celestial expanse, an asteroid appeared from nowhere and carved its way through the comets, fragmenting into smaller, intricate pieces. As Hyperion explored the aftermath, he uncovered peculiar new elemental compounds in the asteroid's wake. He couldn't help but entertain the notion that he might have stumbled upon the answer to his deepest inquiries.

Hyperion transmitted a message to Earth about the asteroid, providing them with the coordinates for tracking, should its contents prove valuable. However, an unsettling revelation emerged. The asteroid was on a collision course with Earth, a circumstance Earth's advanced technology could easily mitigate. Yet, Hyperion's investigations into the particles within the asteroid's rock and ice led to a grim realization. Should any molecule from this celestial intruder survive entry into Earth's atmosphere, it could unleash a cataclysmic and inexorable plague upon the world as the new elements held a strange form of radiation never before seen.

As Earth fortified its defenses against the impending impact, Hyperion continued his journey among the stars. He received a message from Earth, wishing him Godspeed on his travels. As they shifted their focus to the pressing concerns this asteroid brought with it, they entrusted Hyperion with one final task—to christen the asteroid he had discovered. It was during this moment that Hyperion, having calculated the implications, chose a name that cast a shadow of uncertainty over Earth's future endeavors. He named it Abaddon—a fallen angel from the pages of the Bible; an name synonymous with 'The Destroyer,'

### *Iapetus*

Given to a genetics company to engineer sustainable plant and animals to sustain mankind. Is later captured by Atlas and merges him to create ATLAS III? to become part of his world building era.