Lore Origins of the Clerics

SPOILER WARNING

This is a collection of key lore items found throughout Magalan that can show the actual origins of the religion of the Clerics, as well as the history of Magalan before the arrival of the Comet.

### Dr. Dawkins's Memoirs 1

"I was a leading scientist working on the most important project in Magalan's history. But the work became...meaningless. For there is now a good chance that instead of success I could witness the extinction of our entire species.

I was hired by Infinite Skies to join their new team exploring the opportunities in space travel. My specialism was the movement of deep space objects, far beyond anything we were capable of constructing, but I was given the job and the pay was a convincing argument.

Whilst others were exploring the technology involved in space travel I worked on the detection of deep space objects. That was when we detected the Comet. At first it didn't fit any of our gravitational models.

Instead of orbiting our sun it was heading directly for us. But the board didn't want to hear about it. Bad news was not why they had created our division, we were supposed to sell dreams, not nightmares.

Years after I first detected it, even my incompetent colleagues started to confirm what I had told them. It was only then that the rescue project came into being."

### Dr. Dawkins's Memoirs 2

"The problem was common. If the Comet hit our world, all who were still on the planet were likely to perish. So, only those that could leave it would be certain to survive. We lacked the capacity to lift all but a very small number of people and then only as far as orbit. So, we would need to select those who would reach the skies. Those who were chosen would survive.

In strict secrecy, suitable candidates were sought using an advertising campaign. With a weighting towards younger applicants, the clear requirement for the project was genetic superiority. The fit, the healthy, the intelligent.

The PR people at Infinite Skies did a lot of work. Many different citizens applied and were put through a rigorous filtering process to find those best suited to continue our species.

The catastrophe meant a process of natural selection that we could control. We could arise stronger from this Great Fall. We would reach a new level of evolution and Calaan would take us there."

### Old Leaflet 1

"Are you young, fit and healthy?

Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity?

Visit our processing center to learn more about what we could offer you.

Infinite Skies

For a better future."

### Old Leaflet 2

"You needn't come alone, you can bring your loved ones to try our aptitude tests, apply as a family and discover what we can offer you.

Infinite Skies

For a better future."

### Old Leaflet 3

"Say goodbye to low pay and work stress.

We are looking for motivated, talented people to make a difference.

Apply now at our processing center.

Infinite Skies

For a better future."

### Old Leaflet 4

"Do you want to know how healthy your child is?

We will conduct a free examination at our processing center.

Infinite Skies

For a better future."

### Formal Letter

"Your DNA sample has been tested and you have been approved as suitable for our project.

It will be necessary for us to test your family members, once you have completed your move to our company facilities. Please contact your nearest health center on arrival so that their appointments can be arranged.

We will send you details of the relocation package shortly and would welcome any questions you have about this process.

We look forward to meeting you upon your arrival.

Infinite Skies

For a better future"

### Last Message 1

"The brightest and the best they said. Grouped to work on a project that would build the future. I knew that darkness was coming. We were to be the candle flame that burned in the night. Now the whole world's on fire."

### Last Message 2

"It was all a damned lie! They rejected me...they rejected almost everyone. They promised salvation for the world, but...it was only ever for the chosen. Calaan the great light. Calaan the great lie. You brought us here with hope. Now we die away from all that we loved."

### Secret Message

"There is something wrong here, something very wrong. The Doctor banned me from his lab right before the breakthrough. I'm gonna call Lauri. I know that will get me fired, worse if they find out, but, but...Lauri is the only one I know who can find out what's going on. I believe in this project! Why are they hiding these results?"

### Lauri's Memo 2

"I'm in, but this is going to be finding a needle in a haystack. Work reports, delivery lists...What was that? Shit, I thought he was going to come in. Damn it! All that's here is shipping manifests and paperclips. Whatever they're hiding, they're hiding it deeper than this place."

### Lauri's Memo 3

"Okay, the shipping manifests link unstated cargos to this research center. Whatever Infinite Skies are hiding has to be here, and it has to be big. This satellite program is a cover for something. I'm guessing military, but none of my contacts are talking."

### Lauri's Memo 4

"Right, this is it. They're using the satellite program as cover for something called Calaan. Whatever it is, it's way bigger than Infinite Skies is admitting. Military research, tax dodge...whatever it is, Calaan can bring this company down, but I'm gonna have to get further in."

### Old Audio Recording

"My name is Lauri Stetton and I'm reporting to you direct from the Infinite Skies complex on Rocky Coast. Just an hour ago, this entire facility was shut down by the environmental authorities. And authorities have opened an investigation into the executive management. With Infinite Skies standing accused of covering up leaks and environmental pollution on a scale unprecedented in the history of this coastline. Legal insiders are already talking about a multi-billion settlement, that could see the company face closure. We'll bring you more details as soon as they are released."