Last Human Standing

This is the Prologue from my final assignment (interactive experience). If you are interested, let us know and I will post further details.


In the year 3,160 the human civilisation, of planet Earth has emerged victorious. The intergalactic war against the wretched invaders from the Lyra constellation’s bright star Vega has finally ended.

In order to guarantee victory the human race paid a profound price. It would seem that evolution is not without irony.

Early in the battle that took place over the better part of a fifty year period, it was learned that the Vegan army were able to locate humans during their hunts not through sight, but through olfaction. The enemy possessed a heightened sense of smell, similar to that of the insects. Initial experiments to reduce the natural chemicals omitted by the human body were futile. Then, a radical extremist discovered that the most efficient way to elude the enemy was to become a cyborg.

The world leaders at the time organised and implemented mass transformation stations and soon the human race was reborn. The Vegan soldiers were unable to detect the movements of their opponents and their swift extinction soon commenced.

As the war reached its climax, our own mother nature saw to it that as a result of the union between humans and artificial intelligence every newborn would require the immediate support of robot appendage.

In the aftermath, human civilisation is in awe of its own brilliance. As homage to the race that once consisted of pure flesh and bone, every year on the anniversary of the coronation as rulers of the universe, a tournament is held. The game is called the ‘Birdman’ competition and the setting is a mysterious remote island reformed to become a gaming centre.

The purpose is to test and witness the abilities of uncontaminated human warriors. The contestants in the competition have been transported from the peak of human civilisation, the new millennium of the twenty first century. The prize for the winner is a return ticket home, for the remaining, death waits.

Inspiration?

As with every year, the study load on and off campus increases. This will be the first, last and only semester that I will be enrolled and employed full-time. I know some people live off just a few hours of sleep a night, but then again, that’s a lot of Red Bull. It’s all about balance, something we’re all still trying to work out.

Anyways, during the down time I tend to watch documentaries and here are some of the quotes that I thought we’re worth noting. Yes, they are open to interpretation and since I intentionally haven’t listed the films they are taken from, they may be taken out of context.

‘There is something behind the throne greater than the king himself’ – William Pitt the elder

‘Every punch is thrown with bad intention and the speed of the devil’ – Mike Tyson

‘If we'd lost the war, we'd all have been prosecuted as war criminals’ – General Curtis LeMay

‘Be there’ – John Hughes

‘Let's not fight, I'm tired, Can't we just sleep tonight’ – Sia

Prophecy Busters

For everyone that missed the tutorial presentation/interactive pitch on the game ‘Prophecy Busters’, I’ve linked a few key references.

Dark Knight - Viral Marketing Campaign http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpuC7HhCPWA

This video provides a recap of the viral marketing campaign that swept across America in the build up to the release of the Dark Knight (Batman 2). I found it quite intriguing just how much design and effort is placed by the movie making industry into the marketing of certain films. Some of them take on a life of their own, which is obviously reflected in their ticket sales. It would be interesting to see if Australian films can successfully implement this plan of attack with a much smaller population.

Cloverfeild: A Viral Guide http://au.movies.ign.com/articles/845/845649p1.html

An enjoyable article to read, especially if you’ve seen the film. The back-stories to films can become successful prequels however with the exponential growth of the Internet, anxious fans have the medium to conduct their own research. This opens a window of opportunity to start the madness and create awareness of upcoming events. For all those wanting more, research the advertising for The Blair Witch Project.

Hopi Prophecies http://www.crystalinks.com/hopi2.html

The basis for case 1 of the interactive online game. This overall website is a goldmine for all those interested in research areas such as ancient/lost civilisations, conspiracies, UFOs, prophecies and sacred places. I know all about the associated controversy/debates in some of these fields but the information is out there for you to conclude your own opinions.

Do you know what will happen in 2012? http://www.2012officialcountdown.com

This is actually an advertisement for related products. Just browse through it and you will get the sense of what is going on. It’s worth mentioning that there is a growing number of 2012 theory websites all of which are certain of our demise in the near future. I hope that the hype for this event really takes off and the hysteria becomes contagious. The year 2012 should be a really enjoyable experience for everyone.