The universe is a sprawling science-fiction and fantasy setting that has evolved from a 1990s tabletop RPG into a multi-media franchise spanning films, board games, and novels. Originally created by the Swedish company Target Games in 1993, it depicts a grim, "dieselpunk" future where humanity has fled a dying Earth for the solar system, only to encounter an ancient, cosmic evil. The Core Setting
Set in the far future, the solar system is dominated by five massive megacorporations that replaced traditional nations: Mutant Chronicles
: A mysterious, tech-focused upstart corporation. The universe is a sprawling science-fiction and fantasy
: A feudalistic, Japanese-styled corporation ruling Mercury. it depicts a grim
: A Germanic-themed corporation known for industrial excellence.