Originium Energy

Lore & Background

Natural disasters leave behind Originium, which creates a paradoxical situation for the people of Terra. On one hand, it is a valuable resource that enhances the ability to use Arts. On the other, it infects humans with Oripathy, a disease that is invariably fatal and spreads under certain conditions. This reality has created deep societal fractures; the infected are shunned and persecuted by the healthy population. In response to this oppression, some of the infected formed the Reunion movement, a militant group waging war on the despotic governments of Terra. The main story revolves around these conflicts between the infected and non-infected, as well as struggles among various countries and races. Rhodes Island, a pharmaceutical and self-defense organization led by the masked Doctor, searches for a cure while defending against Reunion and hostile governments.

In Their Own Story

The conflict is not merely political but biological. As Oripathy spreads, the estrangement of infected people deepens, fueling the battles between humans and non-human creatures that define the worldview of Arknights. The Doctor commands a team of operators from Rhodes Island to navigate these tensions. While some factions view the infected as liabilities to be eliminated, others fight for their rights. The struggle involves defending against Reunion's militant campaigns while managing the internal threat of the disease within communities. Every victory against enemy forces is tempered by the knowledge that the very mineral powering the weapons and Arts used in battle continues to claim more lives through infection.

Reader's Guide

Originium cannot be safely handled without understanding its dual nature as both a power source and a pathogen. It is found in areas affected by natural disasters and is essential for using Arts, but exposure leads to Oripathy. Players must recognize that the infected are persecuted and often form groups like Reunion to fight back. In gameplay terms, this means understanding that characters with certain abilities may be part of this struggle against a backdrop of disease and war. There is no cure mentioned in the lore; Rhodes Island's primary mission regarding Originium is searching for one while defending itself. The mineral's presence dictates the geopolitical landscape, creating a world where resources are fought over and infected individuals face constant danger from both enemies and society.

Did You Know?

• Originium is left behind by natural disasters on the planet Terra.
• The disease caused by Originium, Oripathy, is invariably fatal.
• Reunion is a militant group formed by infected people to wage war on despotic governments.
• Rhodes Island is an organization dedicated to searching for a cure while defending against Reunion.
• Infected individuals are shunned and persecuted due to the contagious nature of Oripathy under certain conditions.