This chapter is a general description of the world of the novel. Some of the information here will be revealed gradually in the story, so it's not essential—but I recommend checking it out for a better understanding.
The Primach Gene:
The Primarch gene is a rare and ancient mutation embedded deep within the human genome. It isn't the result of a recent anomaly, but rather a dormant strand of DNA traced back to a single common ancestor tens of thousands of years ago.
In most humans, the gene lies inactive—like a locked vault. But in rare individuals, environmental stressors, trauma, or genetic recombination can trigger its expression. Once active, the Primarch gene alters several key biological systems:
Cellular regeneration accelerates, allowing wounds to heal within minutes—or seconds in rare cases.
Neural conductivity improves dramatically, resulting in faster reaction times and enhanced perception.
In rarer instances, myostatin suppression leads to exponential muscle strength without a proportional increase in bulk.
What makes the gene so dangerous—and so coveted—is not just the abilities it grants, but its unpredictability. Two carriers can exhibit wildly different traits. And those with unstable variants often suffer side effects... or evolve into something beyond human.
The Spikes:
"Spikes" are individuals who've awakened their dormant potential to a certain extent. The upper limit of their abilities varies from person to person. Some may display superhuman reflexes, strength, or heightened perception.
"Spikes" is the term used by The Order to refer to these enhanced individuals—though most of them prefer to call themselves Neos.
The Order and the Council:
The Order is an organization controlled by a gathering of five influential families known as The Council. Their sole purpose: the eradication of Spikes.
Their motives will be revealed in later chapters.
The Five Great Families:
1.Nakamura Family (Japan) – Technology & Research
Secretive and cutting-edge. They lead in bioengineering, surveillance tech, and artificial enhancement.
They were responsible for the creation of @##!.
2.Volkov Family (Russia) – Weapons Development & Private Military
Known for top-tier weaponry and elite combat units.
They're closely allied with the Nakamuras and often integrate their tech.
3.Varma Family (India) – Government Influence & Intelligence Operations
Deeply entrenched in politics and intelligence networks.
They once helped cover up an incident involving enhanced individuals by branding it a terrorist attack.
4.Donati Family (Italy) – Global Commerce & Financial Networks
Control massive financial empires through banks and multinational corporations.
They use economic influence to fund secret operations and manipulate global policy.
5.Sloane Family (United Kingdom) – Information Control & Media Manipulation
Experts in propaganda, digital surveillance, and mass media control.
They manage the global narrative, keeping the existence of enhanced individuals hidden from the public.
The world is largely the same as ours, with a few fictional institutions and locations added in. That's about it—hope this helps you get a clearer picture!