Black Tide

Disaster / Destruction

An offshore earthquake caused a Tsunami, devastating Northern Boston and other Massachusetts Coastal Communities. This event uncovered an offshore Aurorium deposit which contaminated the area leading to a quarantine zone.

The Black Tide Catastrophe was a catastrophic event that reshaped Neo-Boston and laid the groundwork for its transformation into the dystopian megacity it is today. The event was caused by a deep-sea tectonic rupture along the Massachusetts coast, which unleashed a vast reservoir of Aurorium, a powerful energy-rich mineral. This led to a massive tsunami that devastated the coastal areas of Revere, Winthrop, and other northern communities, inundating them with contaminated waters. The floodwaters, infused with Aurorium, not only caused environmental damage but also triggered mutations in organic life and corrupted cybernetic systems, creating instability across the city.

In the wake of the disaster, NovaGen, one of the dominant megacorporations, took advantage of the chaos, positioning itself as the savior of the city. They monopolized the extraction and research of Aurorium, turning the affected areas into corporate-controlled zones. The catastrophe marked a turning point in the city's history, leading to corporate rule where megacorporations held control over virtually every aspect of life in Neo-Boston. The survivors were relocated to newly constructed districts, while the rest of the city fell under the influence of these powerful entities.

The disaster left behind not only physical scars in the form of ruined neighborhoods but also deep, lingering mysteries tied to the Aurorium and the corporations' role in the catastrophe. Rumors suggest that NovaGen may have had prior knowledge of the Aurorium and even triggered the event to consolidate its power.