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	=== Introduction ===		=== Introduction ===

	<div style="float:~~left~~;"><pre>Teddy kicks some dusty		<div style="float:right;"><pre>Teddy kicks some dusty
	Cybrids are all rusty		Cybrids are all rusty
	Mommy's burning!		Mommy's burning!

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	The Year is 2829...		The Year is 2829...

	====== ~~PROMETHEUS~~ ======		====== Prometheus ======
	After the last Earthsiege, The Dark Intellect fled deep into the vastness of space with the survivors of its once-mighty armies. From a secret base in the darkness, it oversees the marshalling of a new invasion force. Its spies bring it news of Earth and its human\\animal rulers, including the hated Emperor, the greatest error Prometheus has ever made. For nearly two hundred years, Prometheus has regretted creating the immortal brain that now houses the mind of the Cybrids' greatest enemy.		After the last Earthsiege, The Dark Intellect fled deep into the vastness of space with the survivors of its once-mighty armies. From a secret base in the darkness, it oversees the marshalling of a new invasion force. Its spies bring it news of Earth and its human\\animal rulers, including the hated Emperor, the greatest error Prometheus has ever made. For nearly two hundred years, Prometheus has regretted creating the immortal brain that now houses the mind of the Cybrids' greatest enemy.

	Now, however, the Emperor has made a mistake at last. He has allowed his animals to fight amongst themselves. He has allowed his fleet to leave <Third Planet\\Homeworld> defenseless. Prometheus has waited decades for such an ~~oppurtunity~~.		Now, however, the Emperor has made a mistake at last. He has allowed his animals to fight amongst themselves. He has allowed his fleet to leave <Third Planet\\Homeworld> defenseless. Prometheus has waited decades for such an opportunity.

	This time, the humans\\animals will perish. This time, the program of genocide will run to completion. This time, the Cybrids will rule the Earth forever.		This time, the humans\\animals will perish. This time, the program of genocide will run to completion. This time, the Cybrids will rule the Earth forever.

	==== ~~THE CYBRIDS~~ ====		==== The Cybrids ====
	They multiply in the void somewhere beyond ~~neputune~~, changing and evolving into new models. They construct their armada in hidden shipyards and factories, thinking alien thoughts and waiting for the next ~~oppurtunity~~ to return to Earth. Every so often, a Cybrid drone slips toward the inner planets, observing human activity. The number of drones has increased in recent years.		They multiply in the void somewhere beyond Neptune, changing and evolving into new models. They construct their armada in hidden shipyards and factories, thinking alien thoughts and waiting for the next opportunity to return to Earth. Every so often, a Cybrid drone slips toward the inner planets, observing human activity. The number of drones has increased in recent years.

	The Cybrids are ready. Their massed legions are more than enough to decimate the humans\\animals, according to their calculations. However, the humans\\animals have defied such conclusions before, and <First-Thought//Giver-of-Will> wants to be even more certain. Now that the humans\\animals fight each other, the Cybrids can strike directly at their goal: Earth, their <Homeworld\\Desire>. Unburdened by the limitations of flesh, they wait in their approaching hiveships, still as statues, ready to reclaim what is theirs.		The Cybrids are ready. Their massed legions are more than enough to decimate the humans\\animals, according to their calculations. However, the humans\\animals have defied such conclusions before, and <First-Thought//Giver-of-Will> wants to be even more certain. Now that the humans\\animals fight each other, the Cybrids can strike directly at their goal: Earth, their <Homeworld\\Desire>. Unburdened by the limitations of flesh, they wait in their approaching hiveships, still as statues, ready to reclaim what is theirs.

	==== ~~THE REBELLION~~ ====		==== The Rebellion ====
	Not everyone is content with Imperial rule. On the planets of Mars and Venus, on the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, a hardy breed of colonists resent the fruits of their labor being stripped to equip the Empire's military buildup. They whisper, too, that the Empire will abandon them when the Cybrids come. And these independent souls will not go quietly. They plan to free themselves of Imperial tyranny and fight for themselves.		Not everyone is content with Imperial rule. On the planets of Mars and Venus, on the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, a hardy breed of colonists resent the fruits of their labor being stripped to equip the Empire's military buildup. They whisper, too, that the Empire will abandon them when the Cybrids come. And these independent souls will not go quietly. They plan to free themselves of Imperial tyranny and fight for themselves.

	In the last few years, the rebels have received help from Harabec, a Terran renegade who harbors a deep hatred for the Empire. The rebel leaders' suspicions have been laid to rest. "Bek" has committed himself body and soul to the rebellion, and is now the rebels' leading field commander.		In the last few years, the rebels have received help from Harabec, a Terran renegade who harbors a deep hatred for the Empire. The rebel leaders' suspicions have been laid to rest. "Bek" has committed himself body and soul to the rebellion, and is now the rebels' leading field commander.

	==== ~~MACHINES OF WAR~~ ====		==== Machines of War ====
	In the 29th century, Hercs remained the lords of the battlefield. With their maneuverability, shields, and massive firepower, they dominate warfare. Hercs turned the Cybrid tide in the first and second Earthsieges, and humanity still relies on these Goliaths today.		In the 29th century, Hercs remained the lords of the battlefield. With their maneuverability, shields, and massive firepower, they dominate warfare. Hercs turned the Cybrid tide in the first and second Earthsieges, and humanity still relies on these Goliaths today.

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	Even with the new machines, the human factor remains paramount, however. The finest and deadliest pilots alive are the Imperial Knights. And the finest among the Knights is the traitor Harabec.		Even with the new machines, the human factor remains paramount, however. The finest and deadliest pilots alive are the Imperial Knights. And the finest among the Knights is the traitor Harabec.

	==== ~~THE EMPEROR~~ ====		==== The Emperor ====
	In the 29th century, humankind thrives under the power and stability of the Great Human Empire. On Mother Earth, the Immortal Emperor Petresun has ruled for over one hundred and seventy-five years. He is the child of Prometheus, a man whose mind lives on in a marvelous organimech brain trapped in a decaying body. He forged an Empire from the chaos following the Fire, and today he broods from his throne, wondering when the Dark Intellect will strike again. His will and foresight are humanity's greatest weapons. For almost two centuries he has built the Earth's defense. And when the Cybrids return, he will face his greatest test.		In the 29th century, humankind thrives under the power and stability of the Great Human Empire. On Mother Earth, the Immortal Emperor Petresun has ruled for over one hundred and seventy-five years. He is the child of Prometheus, a man whose mind lives on in a marvelous organimech brain trapped in a decaying body. He forged an Empire from the chaos following the Fire, and today he broods from his throne, wondering when the Dark Intellect will strike again. His will and foresight are humanity's greatest weapons. For almost two centuries he has built the Earth's defense. And when the Cybrids return, he will face his greatest test.

	==== ~~PHOENIX~~ and ~~ICEHAWK~~ ====		==== Phoenix and Icehawk ====
	These brothers were both renowned Imperial Knights, sons of the famed Weathers family. Now one is a traitor. Cannon, the eldest, is unquestioningly loyal to the Empire. He is called "The Icehawk" for his cold efficiency. Harabec, a warrior prodigy called "The Phoenix" for escaping impossible odds, has deserted his position and defected to rebel forces on Mars, leaving shame and dishonor in his wake. As "Bek," he has transformed the rebels into deadly fighters and set them against the Imperial Police and Imperial trade, leaving such a trail of destruction that the Emperor has finally dispatched the Imperial Fleet to bring the traitor to heel.		These brothers were both renowned Imperial Knights, sons of the famed Weathers family. Now one is a traitor. Cannon, the eldest, is unquestioningly loyal to the Empire. He is called "The Icehawk" for his cold efficiency. Harabec, a warrior prodigy called "The Phoenix" for escaping impossible odds, has deserted his position and defected to rebel forces on Mars, leaving shame and dishonor in his wake. As "Bek," he has transformed the rebels into deadly fighters and set them against the Imperial Police and Imperial trade, leaving such a trail of destruction that the Emperor has finally dispatched the Imperial Fleet to bring the traitor to heel.

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	==== The Second Earthsiege ====		==== The Second Earthsiege ====
	''"Pokerface, this is Floyd Leader. We're going in." - Commander of the moon base strike, 2627''		''"Pokerface, this is Floyd Leader. We're going in." - Commander of the moon base strike, 2627''

			''Petresun: "To whom you swear your allegiance?"''

			''Gierling: "God and humanity, damn you!" -Gierling's deathbed, 2635''

	Fortified by Cybrids from Mars and Venus, Prometheus returned two years later with a second siege more devastating than the first. Cybrid forces quickly overpowered the TDF. Gierling's tactics were ineffective against this second wave. Humanity once again faced oblivion.		Fortified by Cybrids from Mars and Venus, Prometheus returned two years later with a second siege more devastating than the first. Cybrid forces quickly overpowered the TDF. Gierling's tactics were ineffective against this second wave. Humanity once again faced oblivion.

	Then Petresun and his underground society of spies discovered encrypted transmission broadcast from the moon. Working swiftly, the Immortal Brotherhood located the exact whereabouts of the Dark Intellect's lunar base. Gierling was pleased. As he had two decades earlier in the battle for New San Diego, Gierling bet the fate of humanity on a single hand. His forces had been routed. It was only a matter of time before the Cybrid cancer consumed Earth. So in a last ditch effort, an elite squad attacked and annihilated Prometheus's lunar base. The Cybrids collapsed in confusion. The TDF had again beaten the Dark Intellect. But the nemesis of humanity was not found among the rubble.		Then Petresun and his underground society of spies discovered encrypted transmission broadcast from the moon. Working swiftly, the Immortal Brotherhood located the exact whereabouts of the Dark Intellect's lunar base. Gierling was pleased. As he had two decades earlier in the battle for New San Diego, Gierling bet the fate of humanity on a single hand. His forces had been routed. It was only a matter of time before the Cybrid cancer consumed Earth. So in a last ditch effort, an elite squad attacked and annihilated Prometheus's lunar base. The Cybrids collapsed in confusion. The TDF had again beaten the Dark Intellect. But the nemesis of humanity was not found among the rubble.

			==== Archibald Weathers ====
			A gifted Herc pilot who distinguished himself during the wars, Archibald was the second incarnation of Petresun's son Victor. At this time, he still remained loyal to Petresun.

			=== The Human Edge ===
			Petresun and Gierling exploited certain inherent strategic disadvantages the Cybrids faced during the first Earthsiege.

			Cybrids had no naval forces, although they possessed air capability. Gierling was able to use aircraft carriers with great success. Cybrids also lacked infantry units, and were less effective in moving into an area and digging in. Finally, Prometheus had only limited manufacturing ability and could field few mobile repair units. The Cybrids had to automate mining and ore processing enough to provide raw material for new units: Gierling was far more successful in obtaining salvage.

			Using colonial Cybrid reinforcements and orbital manufacturing, Promtheus neutralized some of these limitations in the second Earthsiege.

	=== Story: "The Defection of Harabec" ===		=== Story: "The Defection of Harabec" ===

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 ==== Rallying ====
 ''"Retaking the Earth, mile by bloody mile"''
 The battle was waged fiercely for hours.  Slowly, however, the TDF fell back before the Cybrids.  But its valiant pilots rallied; there would be no retreat on this day.  Then, suddenly, the gates of New San Diego were flung open.  Thin, weak citizens armed with makeshift weapons flooded out.
 === Story: "The Defection of Harabec" ===

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	''"We can't afford to lose"''		''"We can't afford to lose"''

	The Shadow War ended in tragedy. Prometheus broke Its bonds in 2602 and turned the Cybrid legions on humanity. As in the myth, Prometheus ~~brough~~ fire to the Earth, but this was not a benevolent flame. It was the fire of apocalypse.		The Shadow War ended in tragedy. Prometheus broke Its bonds in 2602 and turned the Cybrid legions on humanity. As in the myth, Prometheus brought fire to the Earth, but this was not a benevolent flame. It was the fire of apocalypse.

	<pre>Acknowledging new directive.		<pre>Acknowledging new directive.
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	Prometheus wielded such staggering power that the initial strikes by Cybrid-controlled bombers and HERCULANs gutted the human military's capacity to respond. By the time the extent of the betrayal became clear, it was too late. Cybrids slaughtered people by the millions, burning their homes and cutting them down as they fled the searing flames. The larger metrozones had heavily fortified centers, however, holdover architecture from a more warlike era. Desperate survivors barricaded themselves in the relative safety of these places. Prometheus lacked the means to crack these havens, but It could pollute and starve their populations to death. It ordered Its forces to surrond the metrozones and wait for the animals to die.		Prometheus wielded such staggering power that the initial strikes by Cybrid-controlled bombers and HERCULANs gutted the human military's capacity to respond. By the time the extent of the betrayal became clear, it was too late. Cybrids slaughtered people by the millions, burning their homes and cutting them down as they fled the searing flames. The larger metrozones had heavily fortified centers, however, holdover architecture from a more warlike era. Desperate survivors barricaded themselves in the relative safety of these places. Prometheus lacked the means to crack these havens, but It could pollute and starve their populations to death. It ordered Its forces to surrond the metrozones and wait for the animals to die.

	Rise of the TDF		=== Rise of the TDF ===
			''"The steel of hope, the fire of courage"''

	~~The steel~~ of ~~hope~~, the ~~fire of courage~~		Prometheus missed a single significant target - a decommissioned Herc base lost in the desert in Baja California, where the New Smithsonian restored war vehicles of ages past. Historians and technicians, many of them war veterans who fondly reminisced about their battle exploits, worked to renovate Hercs. This band of aging pilots and administrators formed the Terran Defense Force - the TDF.

	~~Prometheus missed a single significant target~~ - a ~~decomissioned Herc base lost~~ in ~~the desert in Baja California~~, ~~where~~ the New ~~Smithsonian restored war vehicles of ages past~~. ~~Historians and technicians~~, ~~many of them war veterans who fondly reminicsed about their battle exploits, worked to renovate Hercs~~. ~~This band of aging pilots and administrators formed the Terran Defense Force - the~~ TDF.		Using unorthodox tactics, this ragtag group turned the fight against the Cybrids. They scavenged from the fallen, each victory making them stronger. A leader rose from the unlikely ranks - Gierling. He was a bold man possessed of unparalleled cunning. He knew TDF could not stand long, so in a daring offensive, he directed his forces against the Cybrid legions besieging New San Diego. If the TDF could liberate this powerful port, humanity would regain a toehold on Earth. It was all or nothing. The TDF would not get a second chance.

	~~Using unorthidox tactics~~, ~~this ragtag group turned the fight against the Cybrids~~. ~~They scavenged from the fallen~~, ~~each victory making them stronger~~. ~~A leader rose from~~ the ~~unlikely ranks -~~ Gierling~~. He~~ was a ~~bold man possessed~~ of ~~unparalleled cunning~~. ~~He knew~~ TDF ~~could not stand long~~, ~~so in a daring offensive~~, ~~he directed his forces against~~ the ~~Cybrid legions besieging~~ New San Diego. ~~If the TDF could liberate this powerful port~~, ~~humanity would regain a toehold on Earth. It was all or nothing. The TDF would not get a second chance~~.		===== Sainted Gierling =====
			''"The toast just burned the toaster. Viva Gierling!" - New San Diego graffiti, 2608''

			General Ambrose Gierling was too strong-willed to be manipulated by Petresun. He died of cancer after The Fire. Petresun met with him privately on his deathbed, and chose not to offer him immortality. By the time Prometheus returned in the Starsiege Gierling was considered a patron saint of Imperial soldiers.

			==== Rallying ====
			''"Retaking the Earth, mile by bloody mile"''

			The battle was waged fiercely for hours. Slowly, however, the TDF fell back before the Cybrids. But its valiant pilots rallied; there would be no retreat on this day. Then, suddenly, the gates of New San Diego were flung open. Thin, weak citizens armed with makeshift weapons flooded out.

	=== Story: "The Defection of Harabec" ===		=== Story: "The Defection of Harabec" ===

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	The Shadow War ended in tragedy. Prometheus broke Its bonds in 2602 and turned the Cybrid legions on humanity. As in the myth, Prometheus brough fire to the Earth, but this was not a benevolent flame. It was the fire of apocalypse.		The Shadow War ended in tragedy. Prometheus broke Its bonds in 2602 and turned the Cybrid legions on humanity. As in the myth, Prometheus brough fire to the Earth, but this was not a benevolent flame. It was the fire of apocalypse.

	Acknowledging new directive.		<pre>Acknowledging new directive.

	>>EXECUTE 'FIRE.'<<		>>EXECUTE 'FIRE.'<<
			- Cybrid response to Prometheus, 2602</pre>
	- Cybrid response to Prometheus, 2602

	Prometheus wielded such staggering power that the initial strikes by Cybrid-controlled bombers and HERCULANs gutted the human military's capacity to respond. By the time the extent of the betrayal became clear, it was too late. Cybrids slaughtered people by the millions, burning their homes and cutting them down as they fled the searing flames. The larger metrozones had heavily fortified centers, however, holdover architecture from a more warlike era. Desperate survivors barricaded themselves in the relative safety of these places. Prometheus lacked the means to crack these havens, but It could pollute and starve their populations to death. It ordered Its forces to surrond the metrozones and wait for the animals to die.		Prometheus wielded such staggering power that the initial strikes by Cybrid-controlled bombers and HERCULANs gutted the human military's capacity to respond. By the time the extent of the betrayal became clear, it was too late. Cybrids slaughtered people by the millions, burning their homes and cutting them down as they fled the searing flames. The larger metrozones had heavily fortified centers, however, holdover architecture from a more warlike era. Desperate survivors barricaded themselves in the relative safety of these places. Prometheus lacked the means to crack these havens, but It could pollute and starve their populations to death. It ordered Its forces to surrond the metrozones and wait for the animals to die.

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	<div style="font-family:monospace;"><Chooser-of-Strategies: Prime> considered the data. The human\\animals fought each other on Fourth Planet. <Third Planet\\Homeworld> was undefended. <First-Thought//Giver-of-Will> was correct. This would be an efficient operation. <Chooser-of-Strategies: Prime> signaled the armada: INITIATE ATTACK SEQUENCE >> APPROACH FROM SUNSIDE >> MASK DRIVE FLARES >> EVASION\\STEALTH. ACKNOWLEDGE//SUBMIT! Nav units chimed their acknowledgement\\submission. The sensors of <Chooser-of-Strategies: Prime'sglt; flagship showed the vast armada shifting to attack formation, thousands of drives brightening in perect concert. <Chooser-of-Strategies: Prime> perceived emotion at the sight. It believed the feeling was classified as Pride. </div>		<div style="font-family:monospace;"><Chooser-of-Strategies: Prime> considered the data. The human\\animals fought each other on Fourth Planet. <Third Planet\\Homeworld> was undefended. <First-Thought//Giver-of-Will> was correct. This would be an efficient operation. <Chooser-of-Strategies: Prime> signaled the armada: INITIATE ATTACK SEQUENCE >> APPROACH FROM SUNSIDE >> MASK DRIVE FLARES >> EVASION\\STEALTH. ACKNOWLEDGE//SUBMIT! Nav units chimed their acknowledgement\\submission. The sensors of <Chooser-of-Strategies: Prime'sglt; flagship showed the vast armada shifting to attack formation, thousands of drives brightening in perect concert. <Chooser-of-Strategies: Prime> perceived emotion at the sight. It believed the feeling was classified as Pride. </div>

			=== Timeline ===
			{\| class="wikitable tabletop"
			\|+
			!Year
			!Event
			\|-
			\|2471
			\|Sentinel Cybertronix unveils Prometheus.
			\|-
			\|2602
			\|''THE FIRE''. Cybrids turn on humanity and destroy the Age of Hope. Earthsiege begins.
			\|-
			\|2605
			\|A series of defeats forces Earth's people to withdraw support for the fledgling colonies on Luna, Mars, Venus, and outlying mining stations. The colonists suffer massive casualties. Survival is the best they can hope for.
			\|-
			\|2622
			\|Terran Defense Force defeats Prometheus on Earth, ending the first phase of Earthsiege. Prometheus escapes.
			\|-
			\|2624
			\|The second phase of Earthsiege begins as the Cybrids invade Earth again with reinforcements drawn from the colonial fronts.
			\|-
			\|2625
			\|Solomon Petresun, the "Voice of Humanity," emerges triumphantly from his underground refuge with the news that coded Cybrid transmissions have been broken, revealing the location of Prometheus' base on the moon.
			\|-
			\|2627
			\|End of ''THE FIRE''. The daring destruction of Prometheus' moon base fails to uncover signs of the dark intellect itself. Prometheus is again presumed to have escaped with its core matrix intact. Cybrid drive emissions indicate a trajectory toward the outer planets. Dazed but jubilant humans begin to rebuild. Anti-technology reaction begins to set in.
			\|-
			\|2652
			\|Inception of The Great Human Empire. Petresun I crowned Emperor.
			\|-
			\|2717
			\|Imperial probes detect massive Cybrid activity beyond Neptune.
			\|-
			\|2770
			\|Fortress Earth Proclomation issued: All economic efforts are to be regeared toward fortifying Mother Earth's defenses. All colonial activity is directed toward providing resources for Earth.
			\|-
			\|2800
			\|Humanity is united only against the Cybrids. Colonists have formed resistance movements spawned by hatred of the fortification efforts that plunder the colonies of needed resources while giving little in return. The Empire and the Cybrids have massed huge armadas, but no one really knows the extent of the Cybrid buildup.
			\|-
			\|2826
			\|Martian rebels discover advanced alien technology. While the purpose of the chache is unknown, the rebels adapt what they can to their own vehicles and weapons. This technology shifts the balance of power such that the rebels become a legitimate challenge to the Empire.
			\|-
			\|2829
			\|Hostilities break out on Mars and Venus. The Emperor at last unleashes the Imperial Fleet to deal with the rebellions. The Cybrids see their oppurtunity and launch a massive invasion armada, bypassing Titan. ''STARSIEGE'' begins.

			\|}

	=== The Fire ===		=== The Fire ===

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	''Caanon, why did you have to be first? Damn you!'' He slapped the switch. His Herc erupted from the sand, weapons blazing. "Nail 'em!" he shouted. "FREE MARS!"		''Caanon, why did you have to be first? Damn you!'' He slapped the switch. His Herc erupted from the sand, weapons blazing. "Nail 'em!" he shouted. "FREE MARS!"

	Chooser		<div style="font-family:monospace;"><Chooser-of-Strategies: Prime> considered the data. The human\\animals fought each other on Fourth Planet. <Third Planet\\Homeworld> was undefended. <First-Thought//Giver-of-Will> was correct. This would be an efficient operation. <Chooser-of-Strategies: Prime> signaled the armada: INITIATE ATTACK SEQUENCE >> APPROACH FROM SUNSIDE >> MASK DRIVE FLARES >> EVASION\\STEALTH. ACKNOWLEDGE//SUBMIT! Nav units chimed their acknowledgement\\submission. The sensors of <Chooser-of-Strategies: Prime'sglt; flagship showed the vast armada shifting to attack formation, thousands of drives brightening in perect concert. <Chooser-of-Strategies: Prime> perceived emotion at the sight. It believed the feeling was classified as Pride. </div>

	=== The Fire ===		=== The Fire ===

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 ==== As a society we are deeply scarred ====
-Micro-turbulence ...
+Micro-turbulence rattled Caanon through the antikinetic foam cocooning his Herc. His bones ached. Martian terrain blurred red across the holowindow on his HUD, the red of dried blood and old sins. It was fitting, he thought, to confront his traitor brother in a place named for the god of war.
-"FREE MARS!"
+''Are you there, Harabec? Can you feel my presence?''
 === The Fire ===

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	=== Introduction ===		=== Introduction ===

			<div style="float:left;"><pre>Teddy kicks some dusty
			Cybrids are all rusty
			Mommy's burning!
			Mommy's burning!
			All
			fall
			down!

			Little old Peter
			Missing his liter
			While Herky plays in the red
			Down came the glitches
			And burned us in ditches
			And we slept after eating our dead.

			One laser
			Two laser
			Red laser
			Blue laser
			When Toaster smokes our Mom all smelly
			And stomps our Dad to bloody jelly
			Save one
			Save two
			Save red
			Save blue
			For me
			For you.
			--Schoolyard chants, circa 2800</pre>
			</div>

			==== As a society we are deeply scarred ====

			Micro-turbulence ...

			"FREE MARS!"

	=== The Fire ===		=== The Fire ===