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 This is the very place about which there are heated debates. Skeptics say that this is nothing more than a myth and a horror story told around the campfire and to naughty children. The superstitious and believers, especially in The One, call it Hell, where sinners go after death. But those who know say: this place is real, and in a way it really is hell.
-**< WIP >**
+Even in the O.I. sources, this place is called the Realm of Madness (R.o.M.), and that says something. This world is located in Null-Space, it's the realm of islands floating in an endless and gloomy emptiness, although at the same time there is a certain gravity "down".
+It is also said that the Realm of Madness is a result of experiments with teleportation gone wrong, resulting in a shattered dimension. Blessed are the ignorant, because everything was planned. Well, almost.
+This whole place is populated by Experiments, former humans, now manic cyborgs. They became so because of the disgusting unethical experiments conducted by Dr. Crocopolous. The main rule of survivors and scavengers, learned in blood: don't look them in the eyes.
+But the main inhabitant and ruler of this realm is the Mad Dragon, called in fear and superstition by the pronoun "HE", former human scientist previously named Hypophysos H. Crocopolous. Is anyone ready to meet HIM face to face?
 ===== Null-Space =====
 Beyond our native and familiar universe with three spatial dimensions and one temporal, there is another place that some assume is the source of all existence that we see.
+Null-Space, also known as the Void Between the Worlds (V.B.T.W., the Void), the Abyss of Damnation (the Abyss) and etc., is the plane of existence that is not bound by any physical laws of space and, as some believe, even time. This "space" is pure void that is filled, if one can call it that, with energy which O.I. scientists call "Raw Chaos".
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+**< Move to "Null-Engineering" >**
+==== Definition ====
 Null-Space is the plane of existence that is not bound by any physical laws of space and, as some believe, even time. This "space" is pure void that is filled, if one can call it that, with energy which O.I. scientists call "Raw Chaos".
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 ==== Pocket universes ====
-These fields are capable of changing not only the primary universe, but also the Null-Space itself, in particular, creating full-fledged micro-continua and, in some cases, matter. Such a discipline is the most unexplored, incomprehensible and expensive, therefore it doesn't make O.I. scientists gods, and even the power that is available to them is very difficult.
+These fields are capable of changing not only the primary universe, but also Null-Space itself, in particular, creating full-fledged micro-continua and, in some cases, matter. Such a discipline is the most unexplored, incomprehensible and expensive, therefore it doesn't make O.I. scientists gods, and even the power that is available to them is very difficult.
 Spacetime continua as Null-Space formations are scientifically called 1-Spaces and also divided into three categories.
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 γ-Spaces, also called Null-Paths, aren't considered to be full-fledged spaces, but rather power carriers, portal paths that carry something from one place to another. These formations are the easiest to master, and were used even before Dr. Crocopolous discovered Null-Space.
+All 1-Spaces and 0-Fields can be united into any construct at the Null-Engineer's will. The creation, unification and programming of such formations is a very delicate and precise matter. The process itself is sometimes more like hacking the universe. There was nothing to fear then, because before the Event the world was more orderly and "stronger".
 There are unconfirmed rumors that O.I. studied time travel and alternate timelines. This is likely a myth, as time may be the only constant in Null-Space, but who knows?
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 Everyone then believed that Quantum Engineering was just a branch of traditional quantum mechanics studied in universities, nothing more. Some scientists guessed about the external source of this force, but no one could prove or disprove it.
-The first full-fledged developments in this field were teleportation beacons that delivered foodstuffs to poor countries for a certain price. Then came T.V.s beacons specifically for O.I. robotics. Both types of crates appeared from O.I. special storages, from where they were delivered to the designated place according to the coordinates of the beacon.
+==== Practical Applications ====
+The first full-fledged developments in the field of Quantum Engineering were teleportation beacons that delivered foodstuffs to poor countries for a certain price. Then came T.V.s beacons specifically for O.I. robotics. Both types of crates appeared from O.I. special storages, from where they were delivered to the designated place according to the coordinates of the beacon.
 Similar techniques were used to create a full-fledged "In-The-Box" system. The Antenna parts were the first such development that used the primitive reintegration of matter from parts stored in warehouses. Later it became the basis for the construction of Antenna Facilities.
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 That the doubling was quantum in nature was the only known fact about this invention. Given the accidental nature of its discovery, all further experiments were unsuccessful. Afraid of losing this power, O.I. scientists carefully and methodically created from it the Matter-Reintegrating Goo (M.R.G.), which, when fed with energy, could "transform" rock into fortified bunkers. Fortunately, thanks to the resources of the Moon, there was plenty of energy.
-Given that O.I. barely understood the true nature of the M.R.G., changing its programming behavior was prohibited so as not to accidentally damage the only semblance of a replicator. To do this, special limiters were needed that would not harm the M.R.G. and prevent it from reaching the Earth's core.
+Given that O.I. barely understood the true nature of the M.R.G., changing its programming behavior was prohibited so as not to accidentally damage the only semblance of a replicator. To do this, special limiters were needed that would not harm the M.R.G. and prevent it from reaching Earth's core.
 Nothing that scientists proposed was suitable for such a sensitive quantum structure until Dr. Crocopolous solved the problem. He came up with a special field that spread and changed matter, but changed it rather than absorbed it. Firstly, the spread was perpendicular to the gravity vector. Secondly, this substance, called Null Reinforced Fabric, according to the laws of conventional physics was an absolutely solid body that could only be changed using Quantum Engineering. Thirdly, its physical and mathematical properties allowed M.R.G. to be arbitrarily close to it, but not touch it due to the infinite distance between the two fields.
-With the creation of the Null Reinforced Fabric, Dr. Crocopolous explained how it worked, thus announcing the existence of Null-Space. His discoveries and works laid the foundation for true Null-Engineering, and he himself became the chief of development in O.I.
+With the creation of the Null Reinforced Fabric, Dr. Crocopolous explained how it worked, thus announcing the existence of Null-Space. Null Reinforced Fabric served as a resonator for "Raw Chaos", primal "energy" of this dimension. His discoveries and works laid the foundation for true Null-Engineering, and he himself became the chief of development in O.I.
 ==== Reintegration Center ====
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 Dr. Crocopolous distanced himself from Peterson's research by creating his own project, Croc Co., to further study the properties of Null-Space. This was achieved by mutual agreement, for the framework of this micro-universe had already been laid.
-Over the years, the Reintegration Center itself eventually became a giant, distant replica of the large vacuum tube computers built before O.I. Initially, a 0-field was connected to it, called a vacuum cleaner by scientists. "Vacuum cleaner tubes" consisting of 1-space and 0-field were connected to this field, which absorbed the useless matter of dead creatures.
+Over the years, the Reintegration Center itself eventually became a giant, distant replica of the large vacuum tube computers built before O.I. Initially, a 0α-field was connected to it, called 0α:PRIME_0.RC.CLEANER. "Vacuum cleaner tubes", consisting of 1γ-Space and 0β-Field each, were connected to this field, which absorbed the useless matter of dead creatures (so as not to rot in the ground). Then, the Reintegration Center turned it into useful stuff such as supplies.
+Later, due to the secret of replication being solved, the "vacuum cleaner" was no longer needed, but was left in case. The only thing that prevents O.I. from feeling like gods creating from nothing is the huge and sometimes tangible costs of maintenance and service. However, when did that ever stop them?
+==== The Event ====
+This idyll, where O.I. puts its research above the prosperity of humanity, is over. The Event occurred, the destruction of the Moon, whose fragments fell on Earth, which seriously damaged the planet. The official version of O.I. states that the cause was a chain reaction of nuclear weapons and helium-3 deposits, but there is an additional theory, supported by some scientists, that the Event was caused by a portal experiment between Earth and the Moon that went wrong. However, those who managed to get to the bottom of the true cause are unlikely to become the same, because the truth is so scary.
+As it turns out, the root cause of all this was Dr. Crocopolous. The true purpose of his project, Croc Co., was to ascend the mad scientist to godlike status, and to do so, in part, he created his own pocket dimension in which he was the ruler. Even before this, he was not the kind of scientist who cared about ethics, but this was attributed to the upheavals of his life. No one expected the true scale of the atrocities.
+The dimension, called 1β:PRIME_0.ROM-space or the Realm of Madness by scientists, was hidden from everyone by a veil. The Event was probably caused by some failed experiment of Dr. Crocopolous on ascension. The result was, so to speak, a "blast wave" that broke the Reintegration Center and distorted the portals between Earth and the Moon, creating the very Event known to people.
+The Reintegration Center itself was heavily damaged by the "blast wave" and was difficult, if not impossible, to repair. In addition, its "vacuum cleaner" was turned on again and was partially absorbing not only living beings, but also robots.
+After the Event, this dimension was discovered, but no one could pass through the veil, nor find the entrances themselves. Considering that O.I. already had the worst reputation due to their actions, all knowledge of the Realm of Madness was classified, only the most trusted were allowed to study everything that Dr. Crocopolous had cooked up, as well as to search for methods of capturing and punishing him for his deeds.
+==== The post-Event world ====
+Both the chaos created by Dr. Crocopolous and the Last War are making their presence felt. Radiation, mutants and rogue robots are not the only dangers that await the remnants of humanity.
+The anomalies created by chaotic 0-fields and the broken Reintegration Center pose a less serious, but still a threat. Based on all this, many existential philosophical questions arise. The main one is: was playing God really worth it? Did O.I. really employ such pompous idiots?
-**< Attempts to understand the secret of quantum replication of matter >**
+Those who dig deeper ask other questions: is man really so cruel and vicious that in the name of power over existence he is ready to become a monster?
-==== The Event and its consequences ====
+At the same time, Null-Space was perceived by people on a subconscious level as the Primordial Chaos, the chthonic realm of the unknown. This fear is identical to that of ancient people regarding witches and sorcerers. It is no coincidence that the slang term "quagic" means Null-Engineering. People of the New World have different attitudes towards the so-called "quages", from love to hate. But the current reality is different from the Middle Ages, because "magic" is more than real. And it is frightening.
-**< Big Null Boom >**
-**< Chaos of the New World >**
+Superstitions and fears have become the basis of many people’s lives, because it's not known who will jump out of the corner. The childhood fear of monsters under the bed has grown into something more frightening. The main fear concerns the so-called "Last Days" of humanity, as if people are punished by fate to live out their short lives until they die.
-==== Existential horror (move to Culture section?) ====
+People looked for consolation wherever they could. Both in ancient times, beginning with cavemen, and in the New World, the answer to their suffering was obvious: superstition, religion and faith. Some limited themselves to referring to the Mad Dragon with capitalized pronouns. Others tirelessly prayed to The One that He would somehow ease their suffering and forgive them for all their sins. Madness from radiation or truly sincere faith that saves from horrors? It doesn't matter, because anything is better than going through an existential crisis and thinking about HIM, the devil who brings destruction to everything.
-**< We're all doomed! We need consolation! Superstitions and fear, believe in The One! >**