Earth-2020

Earth-2020 is one of the primary earths from which characters draw their collective histories.

Background

Earth-2020 shares much of its history with Earth-Prime. One of the most distinguishing characteristics of Earth-2020 is the potential for genetic mutation, which can result in superhuman abilities. This is much more rare than in other Earths, such as Earth-1330, but due to the development of Aetherium by private industry, even non-metahumans can potentially develop superhuman abilities. Technologically speaking, Earth-2020 would be considered only average as far as those Earths observed in the collective multiverse.

During the late 20th century, Earth-2020 saw much political upheaval due to the fight for metahuman rights. However, due to Aetherium's impact, the acceptance of metahumans and those with abilities gave way to sound political legislation, including the development of the first metahuman/superpowered team fully sanctioned by the United States federal government.

Governance Structure

Sovereign states, such as the United States, Canada, Germany, Frances, and so forth govern their own citizens independently. The United Nations exists in an effort to promote international cooperation and resource-sharing, but does not enforce laws of its own accord. All sovereign states aligned must, however, abide by its charter and principles.

Organizations of Note

• Protectorate - The first metahuman/superpowered team sanctioned by the United States federal government operating under the auspice of the Department of Homeland Security. Officially, the Protectorate focuses on domestic threats and counterintelligence operations, but may lend its services to other clandestine departments or components as approved by DHS liaison, Katrina Carmichael. Protectorate agents are publicly known as part of a transparency initiative intended to debunk many of the rumors and conspiracy theories concerning prior usage of metahumans by the government. All Protectorate agents have undergone extensive training in armed and unarmed combat, weapons, and espionage/spycraft.

State of the Union

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