Universe Beta

—> In this version of our universe, Japan was the country who won the Space Race. They slowly took power over the entirety of Asia, but left the Europeans alone. They are known as a mega country to most. Japan is now the leading country in terms of science, mathematics, and technology, making the rest of the world dependent on their exports.

—> Hover cars, holograms, androids... Everything you can think of from science fiction can be found here. There is even a version of ZIRCON in this universe as well, but in this universe it is known as a SQUIP. However, rather than being allowed to the elderly, it is outlawed entirely as it can cause massive nerve damage and potential brain death. Some shady organizations continue to work with SQUIPs out of the public eye, though.

—> Future Tokyo’s lower downtown area is controlled primarily by money sharks and banks, making it a hub for criminal activity. In an effort to get their homes back from the claws of the greedy, a gang known as the Undergrounders have banded together with the idea of refitting their tech to take down the sharks. André Johnson and his SQUIP Charon are the de facto leaders of this organization.