Helios One

Background

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A planet covered with arid and powered by ancient tech that harnesses the power of miniature suns. Most of the citizens of Helios are warring factions, battling for dominion over the power centres. However, a few pockets of wonder still exist on this planet. Wise groups of wise elders, known as the Solar Wardens, dwell in the ancient ruins of the various Helios Dunes, away from the whirring machines and guarding a big secret...

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Governing Structure

Those who control the machines, control the power. Governance is structured around a delicate balance between the warring factions trying to gain control of the Helios Machines, and the wise spiritual elders known as the Solar Wardens, residing in the sacred Helios Dunes. The Wardens act as the custodians of ancient wisdom around the functionality of the machines and serve as mediators between the factions. They possess deep knowledge of the planet's history and the harmony between nature and technology. Through their guidance, they strive to maintain equilibrium, ensuring the responsible use of the power centres and fostering a semblance of harmony amidst the tumultuous power struggles. 

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Threat

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Temporal quakes shake Helios one, rippling through time and space, causing distortions in the past, present, and future. The energy of the miniature suns fluctuates, and the Helios Machines malfunction erratically, leading to chaos and instability that the factions struggle to control.