#chaos protocol arc 2

[orions-aether]

I've been watching transplanar every time I feel overcome with despair about being trans (right now mostly in respect to the uk supreme court ruling last week, though it is a feeling I get a lot unfortunately) and like it's working but at what cost

[andromedacarriesaxes]

Back on transplanar

Oh dear gods I forgot how much this show HURTS

[koyoss]

recently got into the chaos protocol and hoo boy. oh man. its absolutely fantastic i think im obsessed

[2nd-mushroom-circle]

strike team nova being So Incredibly Normal

[ficfield]

Masterlist

Welcome to my masterlist, all my work will be here.

This is an 18+ Blog!, minors DNI

Requests: OPEN

Who I write for: Chris Redfield only at the moment, there's already so much Leon stuff, my baby boy Redfield needs love too.

what I won't write: non-con/dub-con, adult & minor pairing, incest, or anything that's a bit messed up.

hope you enjoy the content, feel free to follow for frequent updates

❤️ - Fluff

❤️‍🔥 - Smut 💜 - Soft smut (suggestive)

❤️‍🩹 - Angst

Chris Redfield:

Requests:

You're alive: Pt1, Pt2 ❤️‍🩹 More than enough ❤️❤️‍🔥 Every scar tells a story ❤️💜 Sweet like sugar ❤️ Break me in ❤️‍🔥 Chris Redfield’s Mission briefing & Distraction 💜 Part2 ❤️‍🔥 Unexpected extraction Goodbye, for now ❤️‍🩹 Counter confessions ❤️ Late-Night shark talks ❤️ The pollen’s embrace ❤️‍🔥 Against protocol: First contact Against protocol: The interrogation Unforgotten ❤️ A new kind of battle ❤️ Double trouble ❤️ Chris Redfield: Dad chronicles – Chaos, Crayons and a Cat named rocket. ❤️ Safe in his arms ❤️‍🔥 "Retail Recon" ❤️ A Rare Quiet ❤️ Echoes of Courage ❤️ Soft Spots and Stray Hearts ❤️ Snowblind ❤️‍🔥 No Backup Required ❤️ Clean Slate ❤️‍🔥 Snowed in with You ❤️ Family Beach Day with Chris ❤️ Operational Control 💜 It's Just Allergies, I Swear ❤️ Safe Haven ❤️ Island Time ❤️ First Time Together ❤️❤️‍🔥 Jealousy on the Rocks ❤️ Unveiling Desire ❤️‍🔥 Tension and Passion ❤️‍🔥 Collateral Damage 💔 3:07 A.M ❤️ Operation: Grocery Run ❤️ Not that Bad ❤️ A Choice Made ❤️‍🔥 The Storm of Passion ❤️‍🔥 Sweet as Pie ❤️ One Hell of a Babymoon ❤️ For Every Tomorrow ❤️💔 Bedtime Zoomies ❤️ Operation Birthday BBQ ❤️ Blush and Battle Scars ❤️ A Soldiers Return ❤️‍🔥 How Chris Would React to You Cutting/Dying Your Hair ❤️ Chalk Lines and Coffee Stains ❤️ Don't Let Go ❤️

Headcanons:

Chris Redfield: The reluctant cat dad ❤️ Chris Redfield Being Absolute Rubbish in Bed (At First) 💜 Chris Redfield’s “Redemption Arc” (aka He’s on a Mission Now) 💜 Chris Redfield’s “Overcompensation Arc” (aka He Takes It Way Too Far) 💜 Chris Redfield: General Headcanon ❤️ Chris Redfield & his newborn son headcanon (vendetta era) ❤️ Chris Redfield Wedding proposal ❤️ Chris Redfield finding out you're pregnant ❤️ Chris Redfield: Sir kink 💜 Chris Redfield: Reacting to his wife/girlfriend breastfeeding in public Valentine’s Day With Chris Redfield❤️💜 Chris Redfield Buying Pads & Tampons for His S/O and The Tampon Mission ❤️ Spouse Passing Away 💔

Series:

Memories ❤️‍🩹❤️:

Chapter 1: Ghosts of the Past Chapter 2: Ghosts of the Past ii Chapter 3: Fractures Chapter 4: Reckoning Chapter 5: Crossfire Chapter 6: Collisions Chapter 7: Blind Pursuit Chapter 8: Memory Fractures Chapter 9: Ship Showdown Chapter 10: Diversion Chapter 11: Memory Drift

Aftermath ❤️:

Chapter 1: Aftermath, Chapter 2: Unspoken Words, Chapter 3: Fractured Edges, Chapter 4: Table for Four, Chapter 5: Quiet Spaces, Chapter 6: Smoke and Silence Chapter 7: Proximity Chapter 8: Familiar Eyes Chapter 9: Cracks in the Armour

Bloodlines (Resident Evil x Twilight Crossover. Jacob Black Romance)❤️:

Chapter 1: Quiet Things That Roar

Carlos Oliveira:

Request:

The Weight of a Drop ❤️

[artemx746]

So I finished arc 2 of The Chaos Protocol

[howmanyepsofmlseason6areleft]

25 EPISODES LEFT

Today, Gloob aired episode 2, The Illustrhater, making 1 episode that has aired so far.

Episodes Aired: The Illustrhater

Episodes Left: Climatiqueen, Sublimation, Daddycop, Werepapas, Sleeping Syren, El Toro De Piedra, Vampigami, Mister Agreste, The Dark Castle, Revelator, Wreckless Driver, Yaksi Gozen, Grendiaper, The Ruler, Noe, A Fairy Good Night, The Dirtifiers, Riginarazione, HeartFixer, The Chained Titans, Lady Chaos, Sadnansi, Queen of the Dreadzone, Secret Protocol, Nemesis

~

Andddd we're off- out of order!!! Sorry for the late post (I was doing some preparations for shooting my senior thesis film tomorrow lol), but we have finally started airing season 6, miraculous airing craziness and all. Despite how hectic is is, it feels good to be back!

I don't have much else to say except that the english dub for Illustrhater will be dropping tomorrow morning via Disney Channel (check the airdates post for more info on that, as well as when other episodes will be airing), I've updated the pinned post, and I'll keep you guys updated as news comes out! In the meantime though, I hope y'all enjoyed the episode!! The new era/ arc will probably take some getting used to, but I’m sure we'll get there together :)

(Chronological order under cut)

S6E01- Climatiqueen

S6E02- The Illustrhater

S6E03- Sublimation

S6E04- Daddycop

S6E05- Werepapas

S6E06- Sleeping Syren 

S6E07- El Toro De Piedra

S6E08- Vampigami

S6E09- Mister Agreste

S6E10- The Dark Castle

S6E11- Revelator

S6E12- Wreckless Driver

S6E13- Yaksi Gozen 

S6E14- Grendiaper

S6E15- The Ruler

S6E16- Noe

S6E17- A Fairy Good Night

S6E18- The Dirtifiers

S6E19- Riginarazione

S6E20- HeartFixer

S6E21- The Chained Titans

S6E22- Lady Chaos

S6E23- Sadnansi

S6E24- Queen of the Dreadzone

S6E25- Secret Protocol

S6E26- Nemesis

[transplanarrpg]

🌟 Transplanar is turning FIVE! 🌟

We're celebrating our FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY this June, and we have a full schedule ready to share! This thread contains the details of all the incredible events we'll be hosting to celebrate HALF A DECADE of Transplanar RPG in just a few short days.

Each week, we’ll spotlight one of our four main shows with a series of prompts, streams, and special features. In order of release, we have:

🌟 The Second Stranger (June 2 - 7)

🗡️ GODKILLER: First Blood (June 9 - 14)

❌ The Chaos Protocol (June 16 - 21)

🩸 GODKILLER: Last Hope (June 23 - 28)

Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, we’ll also share THEMED PROMPTS with an open invitation to make fanworks, games, or even Actual Plays based on our prompts!

At the end of the month, we'll compile all submitted works into a TRANSPLANAR ANNIVERSARY ZINE to print and/or release digitally.

Each week, we'll also be raising funds for a different charity supporting aid, justice, and liberation. We'll be fundraising for Care for Gaza, RAICES Texas, Dee Dee's House (Trans Women of Color Collective) and more! Your support means the world as we continue to fight for worlds beyond fiction.

There's a lot going on in this thread, so if you need help remembering, feel free to join our Discord (linked at the bottom of transplanarrpg.com) for access to reminder pings and event notifications! Or keep an eye on our socials. 😉

Without further ado, read on for the FULL schedule! 🧵

🌟 RERUN: Stranger Premiere Director's Cut

To kick off our event, we return to the place it all started... Fireroot Farm! Join the cast of The Second Stranger as we rewatch the premiere episode of Arc 1 and make commentary live on stream!

The stars disappear (again) Wednesday, June 4th at 8PM ET.

🌟 ONESHOT: Hounds of Mercy Reunion

The stars have returned and Andake is safe at last... but Mercy is missing... again. Can the Hounds put their torrid affairs aside to help their (kind of shitty) boss one last time?

AWOOOO with us as we return to The Mess™️ on Saturday, June 7th at 8pm ET.

🗡️ RERUN: First Blood Listening Party

Join Connie and Sea as they return to the world of the Cradle and revisit the heretics, speakers, and gods that made the GODKILLER: First Blood premiere so spectacularly devastating.

Iron-42 awaits on Wednesday, June 11th at 8PM ET.

🗡️ COMMUNITY NIGHT: Trivia

Do you know way too much lore about the Transplanarverse? Can you recite Connie's opening monologues? Did you guess the Second Stranger Arc 4 twist before the players?

Test your knowledge with a special TRIVIA NIGHT with the cast on Saturday, June 14th at 8PM ET.

❌ RERUN: Chaos Premiere Director's Cut

Join the cast of The Chaos Protocol as we rewatch the premiere episode of Arc 1 and make commentary on the absolutely sick foreshadowing that happens in that first stream.

The Chosen One welcomes you to join the Journey™️ on Wednesday, June 18th at 8PM ET.

❌ ONESHOT: Juneteenth Special

Welcome the one and only Samm Star as the LEAD SHOWRUNNER for a spectacular one-shot celebrating Juneteenth with an all Black, all trans cast. Did someone say... demigods?

Join us for a very special celebration on Saturday, June 21st at 8PM ET.

🩸 RERUN: Last Hope Marathon

It's our last week of programming! Get ready for a bloody, merciless marathon as we tackle two episodes of GODKILLER: Last Hope per night on Monday (6/23), Tuesday (6/24), Thursday (6/26), and Friday (6/27).

All streams begin at 8pm ET.

We'll see you in Yaolan.

🩸 PLAYTEST: Godkiller Worldbuilding

Join the cast for a very special playtest preview of BRAND NEW MECHANICS featured in the upcoming full release of the Godkiller RPG System.

We'll build our own version of the Cradle – and the Godkillers that reside within it – on Saturday, June 28th at 8pm ET.

Thus concludes the schedule for our Anniversary Streamathon! We can’t wait to celebrate HALF A DECADE (‼️) of our all-transgender, POC-led Actual Play series with the world.

Thank you so much to everyone who's supported and enjoyed our stories over the years. We can't wait to celebrate this June!

[shattered-matrix]

Masterpost | Ateez AU Series

Welcome to the emotional chaos, slow-burn pining, found family disasters, and the occasional criminal empire. Here’s where to find my major ongoing and completed works!

Disclaimer: my works are purely fictional and not in any way meant to represent those depicted within them

📁 K-pop Mafia AU wip | Yunho x Reader 🗡 Arranged marriage meets slow-burn romance in a world of power, loyalty, and very sharp tailoring. After discovering her late grandmother’s syndicate ties, the reader is offered protection through marriage to Jeong Yunho, head of the Jeong family. 💌 Themes: arranged marriage, emotional intimacy, forced proximity, genre typical violence with consequences, found family chaos, protective!Yunho

Note: this fic is rated ‘E’ on Ao3. Reader discretion is advised. 🔗 Read on AO3 | #silk and sidearms

Chapters: One, Part 1

Extras: tba

📁 Chimera AU wip | Yunho x Reader 🫖 What begins as a cautious friendship between a quiet human and a warm alpha becomes something deeper and beautifully unspoken. Set in a world where instinct meets intention. 💌 Themes: comfort, slow burn, strangers to friends to lovers, trauma recovery, soft alpha energy, gentle trust 🔗 Read on AO3 | #something like safe

Chapters: One

📁 Soulmate Pirate AU wip | Hongjoong x Reader 🧭 You were raised to be obedient, beautiful, desirable—anything but free. The sea has always known better. Now you live by its side, charting maps for coin and pretending the tide doesn’t whisper your name. It all shifts when he arrives—a pirate captain with a soulmark like yours and a cursed ship that sings to your blood. You thought you’d escaped your fate. It was only ever waiting. 💌 Themes: soulmate marks, cursed ships, ocean magic, emotional tension, old gods, yearning, pirate crew shenanigans, mapmaker heroine who does not swoon on command 🔗 Read on AO3 | #tidebound au

Chapters: Prologue | One

📁 Pacific Rim au | platonic Yunho x OC (Ash Calder) 🛠 In a world where humanity’s last defense walks on steel legs, two pilots from opposite sides of the world must learn to Drift together. War trauma, found family, and the slow process of becoming something more than compatible. 💌 Themes: war prep, drift strain, haunted calm, broken systems, quiet loyalty, first blood, Jaeger pilots with issues™, complicated male friendships, Kaiju-slaying, drift-induced emotional crises, and soft moments in steel cockpits. 🔗 coming soon to Ao3 | #phase zero catalyst

Chapters: Prologue

Extras: Vigil Hammer

🚨 Coming Soon: Pacific Rim AU- Part 2

📁 Phase One: Ghost Protocol | Mingi x Reader ⚠️ After the fall of Icebound Saint and the sacrifice that followed, the world’s survival may rest on a prototype Jaeger and the pair reckless enough to pilot it.

You’re no one’s first choice: a tech and Drift engineer. Mingi is too loud, too loyal, and too wounded to be anyone’s anchor. But the Drift doesn’t care about perception. It cares about resonance.

💌 Themes: second chances, broken soldiers, Drift intimacy, reluctant partnership to ride-or-die, survivor guilt, Jaeger tech mysteries, found family, slow burn with reckless loyalty and protective rage 🔜 Launching: TBD – post-Catalyst arc 💡 Teasers + WIPs tagged #phase one ghost protocol

📌 Tags to Follow:

#silk and sidearms #something like safe #tidebound au #phase zero catalyst #Jay writes fanfic #RoderickPrime

[trashcankitty12]

Sasha hit the nail on the head about Drew and Willow. (And the way Jason looked...)

That particular mention of "Dawn of Drew", makes me wonder a few things. (And leads to two theories I've been working.)

1: when Drew was attacked in Pentonville, something shook loose. Like from his brainwashing shit. Maybe some sort of sleeper asshole protocol that Helena or Peter August put in his head.

Or

2: this is a long con to get back at Nina. (And maybe Carly, to a degree.)

Think about it: he went to prison because of both of them. Nina called the feds, and Carly didn't really fight him too hard on turning himself in.

(and then Jason showed up and that definitely hit him hard because no one is more important to Carly and the others than Jason.)

So Drew goes about his business and then he and Nina have their hate sex moment. Which leads to an idea...

He starts small with bridging the gap between Mom and daughter, knowing it'll piss off Carly and the Qs. (And make Nina dependent on him.)

And then he notices that Nina is feeling for him. (And so is Willow.)

Which is when he strikes. He leads Nina on for political gain and to make her fall deeper and deeper... While also subtly courting Willow.

And then he and Willow start happening and become public knowledge and he knows he's hurting Nina and Carly both by turning Willow against her family and everything. And the grandkids.

But the biggest finale has yet to happen.

It's been insinuated that Willow is going to suffer major heartbreak from this arc. That reality will hit her hard.

Drew is actively trying to get Willow to make enemies of the Qs and doing shit that will cause Michael to be able to get full custody once his recovery is over/new actor is chosen.

And then he'll deliver the final blow...

Either he'll cheat/find someone else on purpose. Or he'll find a way to essentially break up with Willow in the most cruel way and break her heart which will break Nina.

(and potentially Carly as well, because of all the chaos that'll have been happening with the grandkids and Michael.)

(hell, his dealings with Sidwell could also go back to getting payback on Carly and Jason.)

But it's a long con and he's doing one hell of a job putting it together.

(or I'm just hoping it's something this interesting and not just the basic bullshit it seems to be.)

[the-faunaglade-collective]

Rubbish poetry from my brain at 3am as a non-poet because the chaos protocol by @transplanarrpg is my current hyperfixation…

Sunlight's cease Grant us peace Moonlight's dawn Stir a storm

Birds of freedom Soar high and low Tidal waves Sweep to and fro

Mentor's ghost Held tight by anchored blade Lover's note Resting under garment of shade Brother's eyes Trapped tears in blue flame Carer's hands Cradle in sweet lullaby her name

Sing, her name through towering trees Sing, her name through dusty deeds [currently on Arc 2 ep 5]

[orions-aether]

xainan "even cowgirls get the blues" esch is a dissociative mood

[phoenix-void]

I just finished watching “The chaos protocol” and I don’t know how to function properly anymore. There was tears streaming down my face, I was and still am in shambles. That finale altered my brain chemistry. It was genuinely one of the saddest and best things I’ve ever watched. The writing, the acting, the plot, everything was just amazing. I can’t wait for arc 2!

!!SPOILERS UNDER THE CUT!!

WHY ARE THE SAPPHICS ALWAYS CURSED! LUMIERA AND SING MY BELOVEDS!

The way everything was described was phenomenal, sings death, the description of grief, Lumiera and that damn letter (that scene hurt, SING NEVER GOT TO READ IT, LUMISING) . When Artemis (sea) started singing to them, MY HEART. Everything was just so well done.

[starberryshuu]

Canon with Luca

Not sure where to insert this MEET OC: AGENT INCANTO!

Part 1 New Agent from Italy!

Part 2 Incanto: Luca ~ I think I dreamed you into life

Part 3 What is Luca Trying to do?

Part 4 Hallway – Yoru Still Dragging Julie Like a Kidnap Victim

Part 5 VALORANT PROTOCOL – The Chaos of Luca

Part 6 VALORANT PROTOCOL – TROUBLE BREWING

Part 7 The Escape (Or Not Really)

Part 8 An Unexpected Kiss

Part 9 The War Begins

Part 10 The Mission from Hell (or Italy?)

Did not actually happen: The Morning After – A Scene That Will Be Scratched

Part 11 Last Day on the Mission – Handsy Italian Won’t Stop Touching

Part 12 Julie’s Disney Villain Origin Arc

Part 13 Luca's Problem: Julie

Pat 14 A New Dynamic: Julie vs. Luca (ft. Yoru and Iso’s Chaos)

Did not actually happen: An Encounter with Omega Luca

All is well (Julie's Insults)

Scene: The Great Unveiling of the Julie-Iso Braincell Merge

Julie and Yoru vs. The Liver Enthusiasts

Julie & Iso: The Jazz-Blues vs. EDM War (Now Featuring K-Pop)

Julie’s Defense Mechanism: How to Survive the Protocol’s Dumbest Men

Omen's Paradise: Now Overrun by Birds

[earthvitalsignimpact]

Title: The Chronostorm Protocol

written by AI and edited by myself

Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction and should not be mistaken for scientific reality—even if it occasionally pretends otherwise. Any resemblance to real-world quantum mechanics, geoengineering practices, or time travel is purely coincidental and almost certainly laughable to actual scientists. Readers are advised to keep their skepticism intact, their sense of humor sharp, and their trilobites securely in the fossil record where they belong.

Dr. Anika Faulkner standing on the steps of the British Museum, facing the chaos of the chronostorm storm

Prologue: The Storm Begins

The sky above London churned with impossible fury. Lightning bolts crackled in shades of violet and green, arcing between towering clouds that defied every law of physics. Onlookers froze as hail the size of fists pummeled the streets, followed by a sudden gust of desert heat. In the chaos, a vortex began to form in Trafalgar Square, shimmering with glimpses of something ancient and alien—a Cretaceous jungle, a lush prehistoric forest from 145 to 66 million years ago, teeming with creatures long extinct.

Dr. Anika Faulkner stood frozen on the steps of the British Museum, clutching a fossil in her hand. It was no ordinary artifact; the trilobite bore scars that shouldn’t exist, its carbon isotopes a fingerprint of atmospheric compositions spanning millions of years. Trilobites, ancient marine arthropods from the Paleozoic era, are iconic fossils, yet this one was a puzzle. Its isotopic anomalies pointed to environmental conditions from different geological epochs, evidence of temporal disruptions caused by the Chronostorms. As the vortex roared, Anika knew this was no ordinary storm. It was the beginning of something catastrophic.

Trilobite fossil, highlighting its ancient intricacy and the mysterious scars hinting at temporal anomalies.

Chapter 1: The Prometheus Mandate

Dr. Anika Faulkner’s career had been a rollercoaster of triumphs and scandals. Once celebrated for her bold geoengineering solutions, she had fallen from grace after her atmospheric cooling project backfired, causing a global drought. Now, she sat in a sleek conference room at the Prometheus Group’s Arctic headquarters, staring down a hologram of Director Helena Voss.

“Dr. Faulkner,” Helena began, her tone sharp and clipped, “you’ve seen the Chronostorm phenomenon firsthand. Chronostorms are temporal disturbances where spacetime fractures, causing elements of Earth's past, present, and future to overlap. These phenomena result from severe energy imbalances in Earth's systems, often exacerbated by human activities like greenhouse gas emissions or nuclear detonations. They manifest as surreal and catastrophic weather events, bringing atmospheric and environmental conditions from different epochs into collision. We believe your expertise can help stabilize these events before they unravel Earth’s timeline.”

“And what’s your interest, exactly?” Anika countered, her skepticism barely concealed.

Helena leaned forward, her holographic projection flickering. “Survival, Dr. Faulkner. Humanity’s survival.”

Chapter 2: The First Jump

The team assembled around the Temporal Environmental Stabilizer (TES), a machine as sleek as it was enigmatic. The TES was designed to stabilize temporal rifts by emitting pulses of targeted energy, effectively sealing spacetime fractures and restoring equilibrium. It functioned by analyzing the quantum signatures of disrupted timelines and recalibrating them to align with the natural flow of time. Though highly advanced, its use came with significant risks, as even minor errors could exacerbate temporal instabilities. Gunnar Svensson, the grizzled Arctic survivalist, gave the device a skeptical glance. “This thing’s supposed to fix time? Looks like a toaster on steroids.” Dr. Karim Aslan, a historian with a penchant for sarcasm, rolled his eyes. “That ‘toaster’ is the most advanced piece of technology ever created. Try not to break it, Viking.”

Anika ignored them, her focus on calibrating the TES. Their target: the Permian-Triassic extinction event, 252 million years ago. Known as the "Great Dying," this extinction wiped out approximately 90% of marine species and 70% of terrestrial species, marking the boundary between the Permian and Triassic periods. Triggered by massive volcanic eruptions in Siberia, the event caused severe global warming, ocean acidification, and widespread anoxia, reshaping life on Earth forever. The goal: seal a rift near a volcanic hotspot to prevent a Chronostorm from destabilizing the present.

The Permian-Triassic extinction event

The jump was dizzying. One moment, the Arctic; the next, a primordial landscape teeming with strange plants and a choking haze of volcanic ash. The team barely had time to react before a massive eruption rocked the ground beneath their feet.

Chapter 5: The Predator Paradox

After narrowly averting disaster in the Permian, the team’s next mission took them to the Jurassic era. This period, spanning from approximately 201 to 145 million years ago, was marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the proliferation of diverse ecosystems. Forests of conifers, cycads, and ginkgos thrived, providing habitats for creatures like the iconic Brachiosaurus and Stegosaurus. The Jurassic also saw the early evolution of birds from theropod dinosaurs, marking a significant shift in Earth's biodiversity. A Chronostorm had disrupted the region’s delicate ecosystem, threatening the evolution of mammals. Using the TES, they stabilized the storm but unknowingly saved a hyper-adaptive predator species.

Jurassic era, capturing its lush forests and iconic dinosaurs like the Brachiosaurus and Stegosaurus. The scene reflects the thriving biodiversity of this prehistoric time.

“We’ve altered the course of history,” Karim muttered, examining the creature’s razor-sharp teeth. “If this thing thrives, it’ll wipe out our ancestors before mammals even have a chance.”

Anika’s face darkened. “We’re not exterminating an entire species. That’s playing God.”

Gunnar stepped forward. “And letting it live could erase us. Sometimes, playing God’s the only choice we’ve got.”

Reluctantly, the team devised a plan to destroy the predators’ habitat. The decision haunted Anika as they jumped back to the present, their actions leaving an indelible mark on her conscience.

Chapter 8: The Industrial Gambit

The year was 1820. Coal production in England was reaching its peak, and the Industrial Revolution was in full swing. The team landed in the heart of a soot-choked city, their mission clear: investigate whether the rise of fossil fuels could be slowed without collapsing the timeline.

England's coal production in 1820, capturing the grit and industrial activity of the era during the height of the Industrial Revolution

“We could introduce renewable energy tech,” Karim suggested, his voice tinged with hope. “Imagine if wind turbines and solar panels replaced coal from the start.”

Cairn, the team’s AI companion, interrupted. “Such an intervention would destabilize technological progress and create paradoxes that could erase this timeline.”

“So we just let it happen?” Karim shot back.

Helena Voss, observing from her remote station, interjected. “Humanity learns through failure. Stopping industrialization would rob us of the very knowledge needed to save the future.”

Anika made the call: restore natural carbon sinks in prehistoric eras instead of interfering with human history. But the tension within the team was palpable.

Chapter 12: The Carboniferous Stand

Carboniferous period, capturing its lush swampy forests, enormous dragonflies, and vibrant prehistoric atmosphere

The team’s final mission brought them to the Carboniferous period, approximately 359 to 299 million years ago, where towering plants thrived in oxygen-rich air. This period was marked by vast swampy forests of ferns, horsetails, and club mosses that eventually became the coal deposits we mine today. The high oxygen levels supported enormous insects and amphibians, creating a unique and thriving ecosystem. A massive Chronostorm threatened to merge prehistoric Earth with the dystopian future of the Thermodynes, advanced bioengineered organisms created by future civilizations to terraform planets and adapt to extreme environments. These organisms were highly adaptable, capable of altering ecosystems to suit their needs. However, their presence in the Carboniferous period posed a catastrophic threat, as their aggressive expansion risked overwhelming the natural balance and merging prehistoric Earth with their dystopian future.

The Thermodyne, showcasing its menacing, bioengineered appearance in a dense prehistoric swamp

The storm’s epicenter was a sprawling swamp. As the TES began its stabilization sequence, the Thermodynes attacked. Gunnar fought them off, his survivalist instincts keeping the team alive. But when the TES malfunctioned, he made the ultimate sacrifice, manually deploying the device and anchoring the timeline.

His last words to Anika echoed in her mind: “Fix it for the ones who come after us.”

Epilogue: A World Reborn

The team returned to a changed world. The Chronostorms had ceased, and the planet’s ecosystems were beginning to recover. Yet humanity’s dominance was diminished; species that had been on the brink of extinction now thrived, reshaping the balance of life on Earth.

Anika stood on a cliff overlooking a vibrant, unspoiled landscape. Cairn’s voice

Exclusive Interview with Dr. Anika Faulkner

Disclaimer: This interview is a work of fiction, inspired by science fiction's love for mixing the plausible with the fantastical. Any resemblance to real-world science, individuals, or events is entirely coincidental—unless you're living in a timeline destabilized by Chronostorms, in which case, we apologize. Keep calm, question your isotopes, and carry on.

Interviewer: Dr. Faulkner, thank you for taking the time to speak with us. After everything you’ve experienced with the Chronostorms, what has been your greatest takeaway?

Dr. Anika Faulkner: Thank you for having me. I think my biggest takeaway is that time isn’t as rigid as we like to believe. It’s a delicate balance of interconnected events, and even small disruptions can have enormous consequences. But more than that, I’ve learned that humanity’s resilience—and its capacity for both destruction and hope—is what shapes our survival.

Interviewer: Let’s talk about your early days with the Prometheus Group. What convinced you to take on the role, especially after the controversy surrounding your geoengineering work?

Dr. Faulkner: Honestly, I wasn’t convinced at first. My previous project, while well-intentioned, caused a lot of harm, and I wasn’t eager to repeat my mistakes. But the stakes with the Chronostorms were too high to ignore. The idea of entire timelines unraveling—of life itself being erased—was a wake-up call. It wasn’t about redemption for me; it was about responsibility.

Interviewer: Why did the Prometheus Group base their operations in the Arctic?

Dr. Faulkner: The Arctic was chosen for a few key reasons. First, its isolation provided a controlled environment for experimenting with the Temporal Environmental Stabilizer and monitoring temporal rifts without external interference. Second, the region’s extreme conditions helped us stress-test our technology under the most challenging scenarios. Finally, the Arctic’s untouched landscapes made it an ideal location for observing natural isotopic baselines, which were critical for identifying anomalies caused by Chronostorms. It wasn’t easy working in such a harsh environment, but the benefits far outweighed the challenges.

Interviewer: The Temporal Environmental Stabilizer (TES) played a crucial role in your missions. Could you describe what it was like working with such groundbreaking technology?

Temporal Environmental Stabilizer (TES)

Dr. Faulkner: The TES was remarkable, but it was also terrifying. It felt like holding a scalpel to the fabric of existence. Every adjustment, every calibration carried the risk of making things worse. We weren’t just solving problems; we were navigating the unknown. But the team’s expertise and trust in each other made it possible to operate under such high stakes.

Interviewer: Chronostorms are such a unique phenomenon. Can you explain them for our readers?

Chronostorm, capturing its surreal and chaotic nature with elements from different eras blending into an apocalyptic scene

Dr. Faulkner: Of course. Chronostorms are essentially fractures in spacetime caused by an overload of energy in Earth’s systems. This can be triggered by human activities like greenhouse gas emissions, nuclear detonations, or other massive disruptions. When spacetime fractures, layers of different timelines intersect. That’s why you see elements from the past, present, and even possible futures colliding during a Chronostorm. For example, prehistoric jungles or ancient atmospheric conditions suddenly appear in the modern world. These events are incredibly destructive and destabilizing, not just for the present but for the entire timeline. Stabilizing them is critical to preventing catastrophic consequences across all of history.

Interviewer: Speaking of ancient worlds, can you elaborate on the Paleozoic era and its relevance to your missions?

Dr. Faulkner: Absolutely. The Paleozoic era, spanning roughly 541 to 252 million years ago, is an incredible chapter in Earth’s history. It’s when life truly began to diversify, moving from simple organisms to complex ecosystems. We’re talking about the rise of trilobites, early fish, and even the first land plants and animals. Each period within the Paleozoic, from the Cambrian explosion to the Permian extinction, represents a turning point in evolution.

For our missions, the Paleozoic was significant because its ecosystems were uniquely fragile and transformative. When we encountered Chronostorms involving this era, we had to be particularly cautious. Introducing foreign elements or altering conditions could ripple forward, disrupting everything from the development of amphibians to the formation of coal deposits that humanity would later rely on. It’s a humbling reminder of how interconnected time truly is.

Interviewer: Isotopic anomalies seem to have played a crucial role in identifying temporal disruptions. Can you explain what they are and why they’re important?

Dr. Faulkner: Isotopic anomalies are essentially irregularities in the ratio of isotopes found in a material. Isotopes are variants of an element with different numbers of neutrons, and their ratios can tell us a great deal about the environment in which the material formed. For example, carbon isotopes can indicate atmospheric conditions, while oxygen isotopes can provide clues about ancient temperatures and water cycles.

In our missions, we encountered fossils and artifacts with isotopic fingerprints that didn’t match their supposed time period. For instance, a trilobite fossil we studied had isotopic markers from both the Carboniferous and the Cambrian periods. This was a clear sign that the fossil had been exposed to conditions from multiple eras, likely due to a Chronostorm. These anomalies became a critical tool for identifying and understanding temporal disruptions, helping us trace the rifts and their impact across timelines.

Interviewer: Can you explain the Paleozoic period to our readers?

Dr. Faulkner: Absolutely. The Paleozoic era, spanning roughly 541 to 252 million years ago, is an incredible chapter in Earth’s history. It’s when life truly began to diversify, moving from simple organisms to complex ecosystems. We’re talking about the rise of trilobites, early fish, and even the first land plants and animals. Each period within the Paleozoic, from the Cambrian explosion to the Permian extinction, represents a turning point in evolution.

For our missions, the Paleozoic was significant because its ecosystems were uniquely fragile and transformative. When we encountered Chronostorms involving this era, we had to be particularly cautious. Introducing foreign elements or altering conditions could ripple forward, disrupting everything from the development of amphibians to the formation of coal deposits that humanity would later rely on. It’s a humbling reminder of how interconnected time truly is.

Interviewer: How was the TES invented? It’s such a unique and advanced piece of technology.

Dr. Faulkner: The TES was the brainchild of a multidisciplinary team within the Prometheus Group. It combined breakthroughs in quantum physics, thermodynamics, and computational modeling. The core concept originated from Dr. Elara Cheng, a theoretical physicist who had been studying temporal anomalies long before the Chronostorms began. Her research on quantum entanglement and spacetime curvature laid the foundation for the TES.

Cairn, the AI hologram, displayed in a high-tech control room. Its ethereal and futuristic design reflects its advanced role in analyzing and stabilizing temporal rifts

From there, engineers like Dr. Amir Patel developed the physical hardware—creating a system capable of detecting and stabilizing rifts in spacetime. The hardest part was integrating the AI system, which we named Cairn, to analyze the quantum signatures of these rifts in real-time and make split-second adjustments. The TES isn’t just a machine; it’s a collaboration of the brightest minds tackling one of the most complex problems humanity has ever faced.

Interviewer: Speaking of the team, you worked with some remarkable individuals. Can you share your thoughts on them?

Dr. Faulkner: Absolutely. Gunnar Svensson was our anchor, a survivalist with an unshakable sense of duty. He sacrificed everything to ensure we succeeded. Dr. Karim Aslan was brilliant—always questioning, always challenging us to think beyond the obvious. And then there was Cairn, our AI companion, who brought both logic and an unexpected depth of understanding. Each of them played a crucial role in keeping us grounded and focused.

Interviewer: The Thermodynes you encountered were particularly alarming. Can you explain what they were and why they were so dangerous?

Dr. Faulkner: Thermodynes were bioengineered organisms from a dystopian future, designed for planetary terraforming. Their adaptability was unparalleled; they could alter entire ecosystems to suit their needs. At first glance, they seemed like an incredible scientific achievement—a way to reshape barren planets for habitation. But their introduction to the Carboniferous period was catastrophic. They began to dominate the ecosystem, outcompeting native species and threatening to merge their dystopian future with Earth's prehistoric timeline.

What made them particularly dangerous wasn’t just their adaptability but their relentless expansion. They weren’t bound by the checks and balances of natural evolution. Stabilizing the timeline meant confronting them directly, a task that tested every member of the team.

Interviewer: Many people have described your missions as morally ambiguous. For instance, the decision to destroy the hyper-adaptive predators in the Jurassic era. How do you reconcile those choices?

Dr. Faulkner: Those decisions still weigh on me. We were faced with impossible choices: save a species or save humanity’s future. It’s not something you reconcile easily, but in the end, we had to prioritize the bigger picture. History is full of hard decisions, and we were no exception. My hope is that future generations will never have to make those kinds of calls.

Interviewer: You’ve mentioned the concept of learning from mistakes. Do you think humanity will truly learn from the aftermath of the Chronostorms?

Dr. Faulkner: I want to believe they will. The reborn world we’ve returned to is a testament to second chances. Ecosystems are thriving, and humanity’s role has been diminished—a humbling reminder of our impact. Whether people embrace this opportunity to grow and adapt remains to be seen, but I’m cautiously optimistic.

Interviewer: What’s next for you, Dr. Faulkner?

Dr. Faulkner: For now, I’m taking a step back to reflect and document everything we’ve learned. The science, the ethics, the sacrifices—all of it needs to be preserved and shared. Beyond that, I’m not sure. Perhaps helping to rebuild, perhaps mentoring the next generation of scientists. Time will tell—no pun intended.

Interviewer: Thank you, Dr. Faulkner. Any final message for those who look to you as a symbol of hope and resilience?

Dr. Faulkner: Just this: Our choices matter, even the small ones. The future isn’t fixed; it’s something we create every day. If we remember that, and if we act with care and intention, there’s always hope.

Interviewer: Before we wrap up, is there any hint you can give us about what might lie ahead for you?

Dr. Faulkner: Let’s just say, the Chronostorms taught us that time isn’t a straight line—it’s more like a web, with threads we haven’t even begun to understand. Recently, we’ve detected faint signals from a timeline that doesn’t align with any known historical period. If it’s what I think it is, we may be on the verge of uncovering a civilization lost not to history, but to time itself. I can’t say more for now, but it’s a discovery that could redefine everything we thought we knew about the past—and the future.

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