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BTC1 is a planet unlike any other, thriving on an energy source known as Bitszen—a force so powerful it is worshiped by all who call the planet home. It sustains life, fuels civilizations, and shapes the very foundation of existence. Far beyond the reaches of BTC1, a cosmic force known as the Nexarchs scours the universe, assimilating entire species into a nightmarish collective known as the Hivemantle. They are an unstoppable plague, a force so relentless that most civilizations don't believe in them—until it's too late. When the Nexarchs detect an extraordinary energy signal radiating from BTC1, they change course, setting their sights on its abundant Bitszen. Leading their invasion is Obelith Captain Muskl, a monstrous, evolved Hivemantle warrior.On the outskirts of civilization, a lone farmer named Aiko senses their arrival before anyone else. Though she lives in seclusion, fearing the destructive potential of her own powers, she can't ignore what she sees—streaks of burning light in the sky, moving with unnatural precision. They are not comets. They are warships. The first battle is brutal. Muskl and his forces descend upon BTC1, but to their shock, Aiko alone holds them back. Wielding power beyond comprehension, she forces the Nexarchs into retreat, but not without cost—wounded and drained, she watches their ships linger in orbit, a silent reminder that the invasion is far from over. Days turn to months, and a restless tension grips BTC1. The ominous presence of the Nexarch fleet looms overhead, an unspoken threat of annihilation. Meanwhile, strange phenomena begin occurring across the planet. Ordinary citizens manifest incredible abilities, each linked in some way to the flow of Bitszen energy. Among them is Ethan, a man who recalls a strange voice calling to him before he blacked out. In the days that follow, his body changes—his mind sharpens, his reflexes accelerate, and raw power surges within him. He is not alone. Reports of others with similar awakenings flood the planet, raising one burning question:Are these powers a gift… or a consequence of the invasion? One night, as Ethan walks through a darkened alley, his heightened senses detect something—a presence unlike any other. Lightning splits the sky, shorting out every light around him. In the flickering illumination, a silhouette emerges. Aiko.Without hesitation, Ethan attacks. He moves with speed and precision, striking with newfound strength, but Aiko is faster. More skilled. More powerful. The battle rages, electric and relentless, but the outcome is inevitable. As Ethan collapses, Aiko stands over him, unimpressed. "If I wanted you dead," she says, "you'd already be gone." She extends a hand, motioning toward the sky, where the Nexarch warship looms like a god of destruction. "If we're going to survive, we need an army." In the months that follow, Aiko and Ethan track down others like them, uniting a force of warriors who have tapped into the power of the blockchain. They form BCSH Corp.—a team sworn to protect BTC1 from annihilation. Each hero embodies the strengths of a different blockchain, wielding abilities as vast and unique as the networks they represent. But the Nexarchs will not wait forever. And when they return, the heroes of the blockchain must be ready.
The Resistance
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