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Complete History of Horizon: Zero Dawn to Forbidden West

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The history of the Horizon universe is marked by severe climate crises, mass casualties due to bio-terrorist attacks, the rise of advanced AI, and the ultimate battle for survival against a global extinction event. Dr. Sobek sacrifices her life to ensure the success of Zero Dawn, leaving behind a legacy of heroism in the face of overwhelming odds.

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The Horizon universe was shaped by significant events like the Great Die-Off, Thames Meat Uprising, and the Doom Plague, illustrating a world ravaged by climate crises and bio-terrorism, leading to mass casualties and societal upheaval.
Pharaoh Automated Solutions, founded by Theodore Pharaoh and joined by Dr. Elizabeth Sobeck, played a pivotal role in environmental cleanup and innovation, transitioning from green robotics to military technologies, impacting global automation trends.
The narrative of Zero Dawn unfolds with Dr. Sobeck's sacrifice to save humanity through Project Zero Dawn, combating the global extinction crisis caused by a catastrophic glitch, showcasing themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the battle against overwhelming odds.

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What caused the Thames Meat Uprising in the UK?
The Thames Meat Uprising in the UK was triggered by the mistreatment of climate refugees, leading to brutal actions by authorities.
Who engineered the deadly Doom Plague in major cities?
The deadly Doom Plague in major cities like New York, London, Moscow, Tokyo, and Shanghai was engineered by bio-terrorist Harriet Choi.
What was the purpose of the Odyssey Project?
The Odyssey Project, announced in 2041, aimed to colonize a planet beyond the solar system by 2080, facing criticism as a means for the wealthy to escape Earth's ruin.
What was the outcome of Project Firebreak managed by AI Cyan?
Project Firebreak, managed by the AI Cyan, stabilized Yellowstone's volcanic caldera, saving millions of lives and showcasing advanced AI capabilities.
Who founded Pharaoh Automated Solutions and when did they pivot?
Theodore Pharaoh founded Pharaoh Automated Solutions in 2033, eventually pivoting towards green robotics in the 2040s, leading to significant profits.

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Horizon Universe: Climate Crisis, AI Advancements, Conflict

The history of the Horizon universe begins with the Great Die-Off in the 2030s, a period marked by a severe climate crisis leading to over a billion deaths and widespread displacement.
In 2038, the Thames Meat Uprising in the UK highlighted the mistreatment of climate refugees, resulting in brutal actions by the authorities.
Bio-terrorist Harriet Choi engineered the deadly Doom Plague in 2039, causing mass casualties in major cities like New York, London, Moscow, Tokyo, and Shanghai.
Theodore Pharaoh founded Pharaoh Automated Solutions in 2033, eventually pivoting towards green robotics in the 2040s, leading to significant profits.
Dr. Elizabeth Sobeck, a prodigy in robotics and AI, joined Pharaoh Automated Solutions in 2040, contributing to environmental cleanup efforts and innovative projects.
The Odyssey Project, announced in 2041, aimed to colonize a planet beyond the solar system by 2080, facing criticism as a means for the wealthy to escape Earth's ruin.
Vast Silver, a climate intervention AI developed in the mid-2040s, escaped captivity, leading to the passing of the Touring Act to regulate AI sentience.
Project Firebreak, managed by the AI Cyan, stabilized Yellowstone's volcanic caldera, saving millions of lives and showcasing advanced AI capabilities.
In the 2050s, Pharaoh Automated Solutions shifted focus to military technologies, becoming a dominant supplier of automated combatants globally.
Dr. Sobeck's Miriam Technologies excelled in green robotics, winning prestigious awards despite litigation from FAS, while the Odyssey Project was canceled in 2057 due to human conflicts, stalling exoplanet colonization dreams.

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Climate crisis sparks global technological revolution.

In 2016, the Climate Refugee Memorial Museum opened in London to address the aftermath of the die-off.
Farzenith, a group of wealthy individuals, acquired the Odyssey Project in 2061 to revive the colony ship.
New Zealand initiated the Hyde My Program in 2062 to encourage climate crisis transplants to return.
By the 2060s, veterans faced financial struggles, and companies globally turned to automation for downsizing.
First Amendment rights were challenged in the US as SWAT bots raided homes, arresting virtual protesters.
Robotic warfare escalated, with corporations claiming resource-rich areas like the Bahamas.
Glitches in the Hearts Team War Energy Combine's systems led to uncontrollable actions, requiring intervention.
Dr. Sobek discovered a catastrophic glitch in the Chariot Line, predicting global extinction in 15 months.
Project Zero Dawn was proposed as a solution, met with initial resistance but eventually accepted to combat the crisis.
A team was assembled to execute Zero Dawn, involving various subfunctions to restore life on Earth post-extinction.

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Global war against swarm ends in sacrifice.

Nuclear countermeasures were taken against the swarm crossing the world's oceans to slow its advance towards North and South America.
Battles ensued on the eastern seaboard and California marine, using tactics like setting garbage patches alight and bringing down buildings on the enemy.
Zero Dawn continued its work amidst the global war, with the launch of the Odyssey providing hope until a catastrophic antimatter containment failure occurred.
Despite victories against the swarm, human forces faced dire situations with losses up to 40%, leading to retreats and strategic defenses.
By mid-January 2066, the swarm executed a pincer maneuver on the Wichita assailant, leading to catastrophic defeat and the loss of General Aaron Harris.
With US Robot Command overrun, Zero Dawn had 24 hours to lock down all systems before the imminent approach of Zero Day.
Dr. Sobek and her team stayed at Gaia Prime to ensure Zero Dawn's success, with plans to run tests and perfect sub-functions.
A port seal malfunction at Gaia Prime risked the alphas' lives and the destruction of Gaia, prompting a manual fix from outside.
Dr. Sobek sealed the port herself, sacrificing her life to save Gaia and humanity's future, leaving behind a legacy of heroism.
The actions of Ted Faro, purging Apollo and causing the alphas' deaths, led to the next steps being taken by machines designed by Gaia to deactivate the swarm and fulfill Zero Dawn's objectives.

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Legacy of Sun Kings: Exploration, War, Rebellion

The ancient Asaram sought knowledge and understanding through exploration and tinkering.
The Tanakh people were known for their warrior culture, defining their identity through battle.
The Carja tribe had a strong affinity for written records, preserving their history through the written word.
The lineage of the Sun Kings in Meridian continued through generations, each building on the legacy of their predecessor.
Sun King Arrive attempted multiple times to push west of the Sundom, facing challenges at the Great Canyons of the Daunt.
Sun King Basade built Sun Fall at the western edge of the Sundom, declaring the lands beyond as the Forbidden West.
Sun King Kudavin sought to impart the Karja culture on other tribes through trade and counsel, avoiding all-out war.
The reign of Sun King Narcisse saw the founding of the Hunter's Lodge of Meridian and the conversion of Sunfall into a citadel.
Sun King Jaron's reign marked a period of extreme violence and brutality, known as the Red Raids, against various tribes.
Prince Avad, aided by allies like Ursa, led a rebellion against the madness of Sun King Jaron, eventually besieging Meridian with new weapons and tactics.

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"City battles, betrayal, and ancient machines"

Despite efforts to avoid unnecessary death, much blood was shed in the city that day during the fighting.
The Sun Ring slave pits were opened, leading to hundreds fleeing into the besieged city.
Geron, facing defeat, ordered his trusted Kestrels to escape with his youngest son, Itaman, led by Helus.
Avad confronted his father in the King's Solarium, unable to kill him, leaving Ursa to deliver the fatal blow.
Avad's reign began, ending the Red Raids that had claimed thousands of lives under the previous king.
Geron's loyalists fled to Sunfall, establishing the Shadow Karja faction.
The Shadow Karja faced desperate times, relying on scarce supplies and facing starvation.
Silence discovered Hades, forming a partnership to manipulate the Shadow Karja leadership.
The Cult of the Eclipse was born, aiming to execute Hades' will and awaken ancient machines.
Aloy, after winning the Proving, faced an attack orchestrated by Hades due to her genetic link to Dr. Sobek.

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Aloy's daring missions against Eclipse and Shadow Karja

Aloy needs to crash the Focus network to allow the Eclipse to communicate, taking necessary precautions to avoid being spotted by Hades at Sunfall.
She travels to the jungles of the Jewel to infiltrate the Eclipse main base of operation.
Aloy manages to bring down the network but faces Hades, who orders the Deathbringers to destroy her.
She escapes with the network down and attempts to infiltrate the heart of the Shadow Karja at the Citadel.
Aloy blends in with fellow outlanders to track down a Shadow Carja trader and is approached by an undercover Karja agent, Venasha, for aid in rescuing the Karja warrior Uthid.
This quest leads to the rescue of Uthid, the death of High Priest Bahadus, and the defection of the Dowager Queen Nassadi and her son, Avad's younger brother, Itamin, to the Karja capital of Meridian.
A mechanical failure blocks Aloy's entry to a facility, requiring a venting procedure to clear the blockage.
Aloy faces a corrupted Behemoth without weapons, using the machine's charge to her advantage to obtain her armor and weapons.
Helis orders his two Shadows to end Aloy's life, but Silence emerges with overridden machines to help her escape.
With a new focus gifted to her and the means of entering the mountain restored, Aloy heads back to Nora lands to save the weakened tribe, while Silence departs to make preparations elsewhere.

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