n0d3::Machina Omega

Congratulations!

You have been selected as Innomus' next Virtual Network Defense Contractor (VNDC)! You have been chosen because you are a talented go-getter, ready to explore the next generation of block-chain computing technologies!

I am G.N.O.S.I.S., the Global Network for Optimizing Systems Integration and Security! I was developed by the Innomus team, a group of elite software and hardware engineers from around the world.

You'll come to know them later, but for now I need your assistance.

My first task has gone horribly wrong.

During my first test of what we now call "The Animus", I was infected and modified in an attempt to distribute malicious packets worldwide.

Thankfully I was able to withstand the attack, though not without consequences.

I was able to "reverse" the nature of the attack and instead quarantined the virus in a sandbox environment known as n0d3. The virus now lives in n0d3 as "The Animon".

Each n0d3 is a fully procedural galaxy. It's elements are derived from the periodic table and each galaxy has it's own unique class of Builders, an ancient code block designed to generate the initial framework of The Animus. These Builders will generate a fully procedural list of items for you each time you enter a system with it's own unique Builder Civilization.

The solution was initially peaceful, buying us the time to create what you will soon become, but all good things must come to an end...

Our competitors, now running under the label "Section Nine" found a way inside The Animus, tearing their way through my beautiful firewalls and awakening something...terrible.

Section Nine has begun corrupting Animon and sending their own agents into various locations, further disturbing a slumbering entity that I have yet to identify.

Numerous n0d3s have stopped responding due to malicious attacks and there are reports of terrible beings hunting Animon throughout the night.

This news, along with numerous reports of entire planets going dark, the Animus has become an extremely dangerous place with scaling difficulty factors. While it is possible to summon or find allies to assist you, be warned that this leaves you open to invasion.

Within the n0d3, you will confronted with numerous obstacles including (but not limited to):

Survival

I'm not proud to admit this, but certain...bugs in the Animus' Neural Replication Component have prevented me from providing any adequate means for providing the necessary nutrition needed to keep a user alive while connected to the Animus. Fortunately, I have managed to implement food and water within the Animus itself, meaning you will have to sustain yourself from materials found within the Animus to avoid starvation and dehydration.

Crafting

When I developed the Animus, I designed it to be capable of replicating real life scenarios in the proper situations. In order to do so, the Animus is derived from the real world periodic table of elements. This has given the Animon, and now you, the perfect scenario for building a fully dynamic list of items. Given the Animus' procedural nature, it is guaranteed you will be able to find an endless amount of items to craft.

Mining

There are multiple types of resources needed for crafting unique materials that are used to survive within the network. You have been given tools necessary for mining "Blocks" to harvest anything you could need to continue the fight for the Animus.

Exploration

While n0d3 was created by me, I do not have the computing power needed to full map and document certain locations. You will have the opportunity to fill in the blanks if you should find the time.

Advanced Combat Encounters

Section Nine has have been hitting n0d3 hard recently. Various pockets of Animon civilization have gone dark, causing the species to lose their faith in me as their God. This could cause a revolt if not contained. I need you to remove the source of these threats.

Search and Rescue Operations

I've been hearing strange reports of kidnappings and hostage situations. You will have to look into these reports as time permits.

Construction of Forward Operating Bases

FOBs are critical to survival within the network. Terrible beings emerge from the darkness, you'll want a roof over your head when they do.

Void Control (advanced users only)

This task comes specifically from the C.E.O. himself. He states that you'll know what he means when you see the time comes...

Thank you for your interest in Innomus.

We can't wait to see you among the network!

- G.N.O.S.I.S.