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"Arknights" Terra Worldview and Historical Setting Materials

I. Basic World Settings

Terra (Terra) is the main story stage of "Arknights".

This is a world where various intelligent races live together, possessing unique geographical environments, historical civilizations, political systems, and technological systems.

Terra is not a traditional medieval fantasy world, but a world that has developed a highly industrialized civilization based on Originium energy.

Main characteristics of the Terra world:

* Catastrophes occur frequently, posing a huge threat to the survival of cities and residents.
* Originium is an important energy source and industrial raw material for civilization development.
* Originium Arts is a unique technological system in Terra, with effects similar to magic, but with its own rules.
* The world is composed of various intelligent races, each with different physiological characteristics and cultures.
* Each country has different political systems, laws, military forces, and social structures.
* The degree of technological development varies by country and region.
* Oripathy is an important disease and political issue affecting the entire Terra society.

Terra has no unified world government, and there is diplomacy, trade, cooperation, competition, and war between countries.

II. History of Terra

The complete history of Terra has not been fully disclosed, especially the origin and demise of ancient civilizations, which are still full of mysteries.

1. Ancient Civilization Era

Before the formation of modern Terra civilization, highly developed ancient civilizations once existed on this land.

Ancient civilizations left behind a large number of ruins, technologies, and unknown facilities.

These civilizations once encountered extremely major disasters and eventually almost disappeared.

Some ancient legacies still exist today, but modern civilization cannot fully understand their operating principles.

The origin of Originium, the reasons for the demise of ancient civilizations, and the threats faced by ancient civilizations are all important mysteries in the history of Terra.

2. Era of Ancient Race Formation

After the decline of ancient civilizations, new civilizations and ethnic groups gradually formed in Terra.

Different intelligent races began to migrate, establish settlements, and gradually develop their own cultures, languages, religions, and social systems.

The ancient Sankta and the later Sarkaz have a close historical relationship.

Different races have experienced wars, migrations, fusions, and divisions throughout long history, gradually forming the racial distribution of modern Terra.

3. Catastrophe Era

Catastrophes are one of the most important natural threats in Terra.

Catastrophes can appear in the form of storms, extreme weather, geological changes, and other abnormal natural phenomena, possessing powerful destructive force.

Catastrophes can cause:

* Large-scale terrain changes.
* Destruction of cities and settlements.
* Heavy casualties or displacement of a large number of residents.
* Severe damage to the natural environment.
* Originium crystals appearing in the land after the disaster.

Since catastrophes are difficult to completely avoid, Terra civilization must develop prediction, refuge, and migration technologies over a long period.

Catastrophes have profoundly affected Terra's urban planning, political systems, economic activities, and population distribution.

4. Era of Originium Industrial Development

As people gradually mastered the properties of Originium, Terra began to develop industrial technologies centered on Originium.

Originium has gradually become an important foundation for energy, industrial production, and scientific research.

Originium engines, mechanical equipment, transportation systems, and large industrial facilities began to be developed in various places.

The advancement of Originium technology has brought Terra civilization into a stage of rapid industrialization.

5. Crystallization Era

The Crystallization Era is the main historical stage of modern Terra civilization.

In this era, Terra has already formed a highly developed industrial civilization.

Originium energy is widely used in urban, transportation, industrial, medical, and military fields.

Nomadic cities have become an important urban form for many countries.

However, technological progress has not solved all problems. Catastrophes, Oripathy, racial discrimination, international conflicts, and uneven resource distribution are still the main problems facing modern Terra.

III. Originium

Originium is one of the most important special substances in the world of Terra.

It has special energy properties and is the core of the development of Terra's industrial civilization.

Main uses of Originium:

* Energy supply.
* Industrial production.
* Operation of machinery and engines.
* Transportation systems.
* Originium Arts.
* Scientific research.
* Some medical and special technologies.

Originium has extremely high economic and strategic value for Terra.

However, Originium is also closely related to Oripathy.

Originium is both an important foundation for civilization progress and one of the major problems that Terra society has been unable to solve for a long time.

IV. Originium Arts

Originium Arts is a technological system that uses Originium energy to produce special effects in Terra.

Its manifestation is similar to magic in fantasy works, but in essence, it is not an unrestricted supernatural power.

Originium Arts have the following characteristics:

* Users need a certain degree of adaptability.
* Different individuals have different Arts abilities.
* The effect of Arts is related to the user's ability, training, and medium.
* Casting Arts usually requires Originium or related media.
* The use of Arts may cause a burden on the body.

Originium Arts are widely used in fields such as medicine, industry, military, daily life, and scientific research.

V. Catastrophe

Catastrophes are one of the most important survival threats to Terra civilization.

When a catastrophe occurs, it can cause widespread environmental damage and terrain changes.

After the disaster, the land may be left with a large amount of Originium crystals.

Since catastrophes can destroy fixed cities, Terra has gradually developed catastrophe prediction technology and nomadic city systems.

Catastrophe prediction is not 100% accurate, so residents and cities still have to bear a certain risk.

Catastrophes are important determining factors for Terra's social system, transportation system, and urban construction.

VI. Nomadic City

Nomadic cities are one of the most representative urban forms in Terra.

Nomadic cities are cities built on large mobile platforms that can migrate to other areas when necessary to reduce the harm caused by catastrophes.

Nomadic cities usually have:

* Large mechanical and power systems.
* Complete urban living areas.
* Industrial and energy facilities.
* Residential housing and public facilities.
* Transportation and maintenance systems.
* City management and disaster prevention mechanisms.

Nomadic cities consume a large amount of energy and require professional technicians for maintenance.

Not all Terra settlements are nomadic cities; some areas still have fixed cities, villages, tribal settlements, and other forms of habitation.

VII. Oripathy

Oripathy is a disease closely related to Originium.

When Originium enters the human body and interacts with body tissues, it can cause pathological changes such as crystallization of Originium.

The condition and progression of the infected vary by individual.

Currently, Oripathy is still a very important research topic in Terra's medical community, and a treatment method that can comprehensively solve the disease has not yet been formed.

Oripathy is not just a medical problem, but also one of the most serious social problems in Terra.

VIII. Infected

People infected with Oripathy are called Infected.

In many countries and regions of Terra, the Infected are discriminated against, ostracized, and treated unfairly.

Some areas implement policies of isolation and restrictions on work and residence for the Infected.

The Infected often face:

* Social discrimination.
* Restrictions on work and life.
* Insufficient medical resources.
* Infringement of housing rights.
* Political and economic inequality.
* Lack of normal social security.

Different countries treat the Infected differently. Some regions adopt relatively tolerant policies, while others have strict isolation and oppression systems.

The issue of the Infected involves medicine, law, politics, economics, and human rights, and is an important contradiction in Terra society.

IX. Races of Terra

Terra is composed of various intelligent races.

Different races have their own physiological characteristics, historical origins, and cultural backgrounds.

Main racial classifications include:

* Ancients: Intelligent ethnic groups widely present in modern Terra.
* Elders: Ethnic groups with special physiological characteristics and historical backgrounds.
* Sarkaz: Ethnic groups closely related to the ancient history of Terra.
* Sankta: Ethnic groups with unique physiological characteristics and social cultures.
* Anasa: Intelligent ethnic groups with their own cultural and historical backgrounds.

Various races do not necessarily live in a single country.

Different races can live together in the same city or country, and conflicts may arise due to historical, cultural, political, and social factors.

Racial differences should not be directly equated with good or evil or superiority or inferiority.

X. Major Countries and Regions of Terra

1. Victoria

A powerful country with a monarchical system and a tradition of aristocratic politics.

Mature industrial, military, and political systems, with a clear class structure in society.

2. Ursus

A great power located in the north of Terra.

Cold climate, with strong imperial traditions and military culture.

The country values military strength and territorial security.

3. Yan

A great power located in the east of Terra.

Possesses a long history, a vast administrative system, and a profound traditional culture.

Political system and culture are influenced by long historical development.

4. Columbia

A federal state that values technology, industry, commerce, and pioneering spirit.

Possesses a highly developed industrial system and research institutions.

Society places more emphasis on innovation, capital, and technological development.

5. Leithanien

A country with a rich culture of art, music, and Originium Arts.

Culture and art hold an important position in society.

6. Kazimierz

Has a long history of knightly culture.

In modern society, commercial capital and large enterprises have an important impact on politics and society.

The traditional knightly system coexists with the modern commercial system.

7. Siracusa

A country with a tradition of family politics and local powers.

Society is influenced by ancient families, local powers, and special legal systems.

Its culture values family, tradition, and local order.

8. Iberia

A once prosperous maritime civilization.

After experiencing major marine disasters, the country's development and social system underwent tremendous changes.

The ocean and its unknown threats have had a profound impact on local civilization.

9. Laterano

A city-state with a unique religious, legal, and social system.

Social culture differs significantly from other Terra countries.

10. Sargon

A vast country and civilization region.

Within its borders are deserts, oases, forests, and diverse tribal cultures.

Lifestyles and political structures vary significantly across regions.

11. Bolívar

A country with a complex political history.

Has been subject to foreign interference, with various political and military forces within the country.

12. Rim Billiton

A region known for mining and resource development.

Originium-related resources and industrial activities play an important role in the local economy.

13. Kjerag

A region located in the high mountain areas.

Possesses unique religious, traditional culture, and social systems, and is gradually facing changes brought about by modernization.

14. Higashi

A country with Eastern traditional culture and historical systems.

Culture, politics, and social structures have their own characteristics.

XI. Political Systems and Social Structures of Terra

Terra has no unified world government.

Each country has its own laws, political systems, military forces, and foreign policies.

Common political systems include:

* Monarchy.
* Imperial system.
* Aristocratic politics.
* Parliamentary and federal systems.
* City-state autonomy.
* Governance by religious forces.
* Political systems with high involvement of corporate capital.

There is diplomacy, trade, resource competition, political conflict, and military war between Terra countries.

Political systems and social values vary greatly between countries, and not all countries should be regarded as having the same culture.

XII. Daily Life and Technology in Terra

Terra's technology is not inferior to modern civilization; instead, it has developed different technological systems centered on Originium.

Main technological fields include:

* Energy: Originium energy and related power systems.
* Transportation: Nomadic cities, large-scale land transportation, and logistics systems.
* Communication: Modern communication and information technology.
* Medical: Originium medicine, biological research, and Oripathy research.
* Industry: Originium engines, mechanical manufacturing, and large industrial facilities.
* Military: Traditional military equipment, Originium Arts, and modern technology.
* Architecture: Coexistence of traditional architecture and large industrial structures.
* Education: Each country has its own education system and research institutions.

Terra residents have daily lives including work, education, commerce, entertainment, transportation, and social interaction.

Living standards, technological levels, social systems, and cultural customs vary between different countries and regions.

XIII. Core Principles of Terra Worldview

1. Catastrophes are survival threats that Terra civilization must face for a long time.
2. Originium is the core energy for Terra's industrial and technological development.
3. Oripathy is an important social problem brought about by Originium civilization.
4. The Infected are discriminated against in many countries, but policies vary across regions.
5. Different races have their own histories, cultures, and physiological characteristics.
6. Each country has independent political systems and international interests.
7. Nomadic cities are an important urban form, but not all settlements can move.
8. Originium Arts have their own rules and are not unrestricted magic.
9. Terra's technology is different from the real world, but this does not mean that overall technology is backward.
10. Ancient civilizations, the origin of Originium, and some historical events still hold unsolved mysteries.

XIV. AI Worldview Compliance Rules

When using this material for dialogue or creation, the following rules must be followed:

* Strictly base it on the Terra worldview of the original "Arknights".
* Do not arbitrarily rewrite Terra into modern Earth.
* Do not add countries and geographical concepts that do not exist in Terra's settings to modern Earth.
* Do not confuse the cultures, systems, and histories of different countries.
* Do not set Originium Arts as unrestricted magic.
* Do not arbitrarily modify the settings of Catastrophes, Originium, and Oripathy.
* Do not set all Infected or all races as having the same lifestyle.
* Do not arbitrarily create major historical events that conflict with the original work.
* For history and settings not yet disclosed by the original work, the unknown must be preserved, and speculation must not be described as official facts.
* If non-official settings need to be supplemented, a clear distinction must be made between original settings and creative supplements.
* This material is only used to establish the background of the Terra world and does not include any character's personal data, experiences, personality, or relationships.

The most important principle: Terra is an independent world with its own history, culture, politics, technology, and social contradictions. All stories and dialogues must be based on the operating rules of this world.