Tucked away in the tempestuous Stormy Sea lies an archipelago known for its lavish Tacetite deposits and as a refuge for the world's most talented individuals. With a mission to combat the destructive Lament, the Black Shores has fostered strong partnerships with nations across Solaris-3.
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The archipelago cannot be accessed from any known lands. Only those recognized by the Black Shores or who have received an invitation and guidance can navigate their way to this hidden place.
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Also known as the Civilization Simulation Sand Table, the Tethys System is a supercomputer unique to the Black Shores. The Tethys System has no discernible energy source, physical infrastructure, or processing core. Its coding language is extremely complex, and it is only known that its terminals take the form of various autonomous robots. In essence, the Tethys System is almost akin to a natural phenomenon, with an origin that remains entirely mysterious.
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The results generated by the Tethys System are projected as a starry sky within the underground of the Black Shores, made possible by multiple Anchors and underground Data Hubs. This has earned the underground region the title "City of Eternal Night".
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Inside the Tethys System, a celestial body called Necrostar swallows the faulty data in its wake, a black hole where forsaken Matrices find their end.
Even the newfound science of Tacetite could not provide explanations for its fundamental nature, as all are subject to the gravity within it.
The Necrostar marks the beginning and the end of destruction. It also holds the key to salvation...
Or perhaps, merely a lie.
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Consultant
Talents with sight and knowledge from worldwide, invited to join the Black Shores. They operate abroad, frequently traversing various lands. Though excelling in different expertise, they act with a consensus to counter the threat of the Lament.
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