Neon Realm

From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe

The Neon Realm
Never a dull moment, for better or for worse...
TYPE: Parallel Universe
PORTAL CORP DESIGNATION: Delta Gamma 85-98
MAGIC LEVEL: High
TECH LEVEL: High

Overview

The Neon Realm is a strange place. On one hand, it looks very similar to Primal Earth in some respects, particularly some time between the decades of the 1980s and 1990s. On the other, this dimension is home to natural phenomena unlike anything that occurs in Primal Earth without the intervention of magic or high technology. For instance, Hard-Light is a natural element and is present within the bodies of all living things from this dimension, and some objects, plant life and even rock formations can be entirely composed of it.

Neon Earth is comprised of several nations that differ from those of Primal Earth. The current most influential power on Neon Earth is the nation of Enova, a hyper-capitalist empire that has enjoyed its position at the top of the world scene for hundreds of years and has amassed absurd amounts of wealth. The Vaskovia Commonwealth is a close second, a technologically advanced totalitarian regime known for using cybernetic implants to ensure that all of its citizens are equal in their level of ability, which in turn is exceptional compared to the rest of the world. These two nations, while not engaged in a full-fledged conflict, are currently in the midst of rising tensions with one another, and have been for decades, waiting for their opponent to make the first strike.

Notable Residents

Several natives of the Neon Realm have traveled to Paragon City at various points in time. A few notable individuals from the perspective of Primal Earth are listed below:

• Callie Alivene, teen superheroine.

• The Pacius Family, owners of the Parallel Plaza.

• Damien Falabella, interdimensional businessman.

• Ziin Galmarth, President of Enova.

• Lan Zovalt, Administrator of the Vaskovia Commonwealth.