Convexium: The Metal World

Article by Sadie MacDonald, 2113

Jade Larkin was born into a rich family. When she turned 23, her father was elected the president in 2068. Then, in 2070, came the downfall of his short presidency. Ace Larkin was convicted of murder. After, he was taken into custody for a life sentence. Jade never saw her father again. Shortly after, a new law was passed that the closest living relative would take over as president. A riot ensued, and many were hurt or killed. In the end, Jade was put in her father's position. But, she didn't even make it two years. About fifteen months after Jade was elected, an unknown disease began killing people off. It started in Asia, then moved on to Australia. Soon, the virus made a rapid move across the Pacific Ocean and made its way to South America. After it reached Guatemala, Jade decided to take action.

Convexium
Convexium was created in the year 2074 by young president Jade Larkin, when a mysterious outbreak of a virus called Corpore Preado (roughly translated to Destroyer of the Body) infected the planet. All suspected of carrying the virus were quarantined in a government facility. Jade Larkin took charge as the outbreak grew. She decided the best way to destroy the virus was to isolate. She took people to the lab in groups of around 200. Each person was tested and if their report came back positive they were sent to the facility. Soon after the official blueprints for a gigantic metal dome were released to the public. Jade had made the decision to take what was left of the people and recorces on the broken planet.

Hallucio
Hallucio is a planet not far from Convexium (Earth). It is called Hallucio because all sent there had a chip planted in their brain which makes them hallucinate. Hallucio was founded in the year 3138 by astronomer Genesis Antagio, who traveled into space and landed on a planet like earth. She named it Secundo Terrae, which means Second earth. It was later renamed Hallucio. Hallucio has the same water resources as Convexium (Earth), though all the plants are genetically engineered. After many tests the government officials confirmed it was safe to live on this planet.

Corpore Preado
This infectious virus was the undoing of the human timeline and our precious planet. It is unknown where or how exactly it began, but it is believed that it started somewhere in Central Asia and spread from there. There is not much to be said about it besides the symptoms and effect of it.

Symptoms of the virus, are the following; As for the effect, contrary to popular thought, you will not die, but you will basically turn into a zombie-like person. Your skin will turn a pale color and you will forget everything from your past and present. Those with the virus will be sent to live in Hallucio as not to spread it further. This is all of the information known about the inexplicable Corpore Preado.
 * Red skin or irritation
 * Dizziness
 * Frequent Migraines
 * Mood Swings
 * High Fever
 * Forgetfulness

Inspection Day and Imago Mortis
''' After Convexium was finished, Jade and other assorted officials created an annual day called Inspection Day. This new holiday was made so that everyone left on Convexium (earth) could be tested again every year so it was sure there was no trace of the virus allowed in Convexium. Inspection Day is hosted every year on June 9 and is the only holiday celebrated on the planet besides Christmas and Imago Mortis. Imago Mortis is one of the three holidays celebrated on Convexium. It means "Reflection of Death". Imago Mortis is like a more depressing version of Dia de Los Muertos. It is a day of silence for all on Convexium, a time for reflection of those that have passed on and that are now on Hallucio for life. It is a sad time for grieving.