After the threat of global nuclear war faded, the United Nations unified the world's governments, but came under the control of capital. It later transformed directly into the conglomerate-controlled "Xinghan Megacorp." The government then completed its first wave of emigration, establishing new colonies in other star systems. The privileged classes continued to enslave and pacify the public, while a lack of ambition brought technological progress to a standstill. At last, Xinghan Megacorp's ceaseless attempts to enslave the people provoked one final act of resistance from the masses.
