500 years after a catastrophic event, the surface of what was once Nifty is now an unrecognizable wasteland, forever altered by an enigmatic alien force known as The Collective. This formidable alliance of alien species viewed the Earth as a strategic asset or an experimental lab, leading them to initiate a cataclysmic transformation of the planet’s surface. Their advanced and incomprehensible technology not only decimated human civilization but also altered the very fabric of the planet's ecology, climate, and geography, making the surface a treacherous and barren expanse.
The Collective's actions were not just destructive but also transformative, introducing bizarre ecosystems and anomalous physical phenomena that defy human understanding. The atmosphere is thick with a toxic miasma, the skies are a perpetual swirl of unnatural colors, and the ground is littered with both the ruins of human cities and the strange, otherworldly structures left by The Collective. Mechanical behemoths, once instruments of The Collective's will, now roam the wasteland autonomously, some malfunctioning and others evolving in unpredictable ways.
Beneath this inhospitable exterior, humanity clings to survival in four separate underground vaults, each a self-contained world led by a different alien architect who defected from The Collective. These architects, disillusioned or at odds with The Collective's objectives, offered their expertise and protection to pockets of human survivors, helping them build these subterranean refuges and develop distinct societies over centuries.
The Crimson Forge: Under the guidance of Architect Xyren, this faction has become a militaristic powerhouse, crafting heavy assault mechs to one day reclaim the surface.
The Azure Shield: Architect Yelena has nurtured a society of builders and engineers, creating a bastion of technological wonder focused on defense and sustainability.
The Emerald Mind: Stealth and cunning define the Emerald Mind, led by Architect Zorak, who teaches the art of adaptability and espionage, hoping to outmaneuver The Collective’s remnants.
The Golden Harmony: Architect Vikterx (aka Victor) inspires a balanced and versatile community, crafting mechs and systems capable of multiple functions, aiming for harmony between survival and exploration.
As the factions emerge to challenge the dominance of The Collective’s warped creations and to navigate the treacherous new world, they face not only the mechanical monstrosities and hazardous environments but also the deeper mystery of The Collective’s true intentions for Earth and whether the alien architects can truly be trusted. The story of "Mech Wars" unfolds in this complex tapestry, where human tenacity, alien machinations, and the indomitable spirit of survival clash against the backdrop of a world reborn through alien cataclysm.