The Histories

SECTION 1.6

The Time of Ruin (also referred to as the Ruining) came between the first Prima outbreak in October 2112 and the last recorded Prima-related death in May 2113. During this time, the outbreak claimed over 9 billion lives worldwide, nearly destroying the human population.

Those who received the entire treatment of the Prima Solution and had been exposed for over twelve months were the first to experience symptoms of Prima’s developing mutation. It was determined that the solution, which was intended to isolate and extricate invasive agents, was, in its mutated form, equally targeting vital systemic flora as well. In fact, Prima had begun to act independently, essentially becoming an autoimmune suppressor, attacking the host itself.

As the Prima Solution took hold, the detrimental impact on internal organs, blood cell count, skin cells, and brain function proved fatal. The solution evolved into a super soldier, killing everything in its path. Initial patients declined too rapidly to diagnose, and once the cause was identified, the damage was already advancing too rapidly to be abated.

As the scientific community struggled to find a resolution, the mass casualties were mounting. Dr. Zefnerbach and her team of specialists were desperate to find an antidote and to make Prima work; however, she became a target of public outrage and was found murdered in her lab. Her assassin was discovered dead next to her, having succumbed to the ravages of the Prima mutation.

As time passed, Prima mutated more rapidly, even affecting those who suspended the regimen after the recall. The only recipients who seemed to be spared were the few whose immune systems had rejected Prima initially.

The world changed overnight. Panic and chaos erupted. Military forces and governing bodies around the world collapsed.

The death and destruction were overwhelming. Those who remained after the dust settled found hope in an emerging leader named Robert Carson. He brought salvation to a flailing society and his Authority was instituted as the new order.