Ascension Events
Ascension Events are among the rarest, most feared, and least understood phenomena within the history of the Omicron Galaxy. These events occur when an individual undergoes a catastrophic physical, psychological, or cosmic transformation after exposure to extreme anomalous forces, allowing them to transcend normal biological limitations and become something far beyond human.
Unlike standard mutation or augmentation, Ascension fundamentally rewrites the individual’s body, consciousness, and connection to reality itself. Those who survive the process often emerge with immense power, altered perception, and abilities tied directly to the force responsible for their transformation.
Ascension is considered extraordinarily unstable and highly unpredictable. Most subjects exposed to Ascension-level conditions die, become corrupted beyond recognition, or lose all sense of identity. Successful Ascensions are exceptionally rare, which is why ascended individuals are often viewed as legendary or mythological figures throughout the galaxy.
The first widely documented modern Ascensions occurred during the late stages of the Hunt for Power and Pareidolia eras, as exploration into anomalous regions such as the Farlands, Voidlands, The Veil, and The Bleeding Abyss exposed civilizations to forces beyond conventional understanding.
However, ancient records recovered from the Elysarian Dominion suggest Ascension phenomena existed thousands of years earlier during the Ancient War against Element 95.
According to fragmented Elysarian archives, certain ancient civilizations possessed partially controlled methods of stabilizing transformational energies through specialized structures later referred to by modern civilizations as:
Ascension Chambers
These ancient systems were designed to:
- stabilize dangerous anomalous energies
- preserve consciousness during transformation
- contain dimensional instability
- create controlled transcendence states
Unlike modern corruption-based Ascensions, Elysarian Ascension systems were intended to maintain balance rather than induce uncontrolled mutation. Most chambers are believed to have been lost, sealed, or damaged following the collapse of the Dominion.
Each Ascension remains unique, shaped by the environment, anomaly, or force responsible for it. Because of this, no two ascended beings are exactly alike.
Known Characteristics of Ascension
- Massive biological transformation
- Altered consciousness and perception
- Connection to cosmic or anomalous forces
- Increased physical and mental capabilities
- Partial transcendence beyond normal humanity
- Psychological instability or identity fragmentation
- Reality-altering influence in severe cases
Known Types of Ascension
⚛️ Corruption-Based Ascension
Transformations caused by direct exposure to unstable anomalous forces such as:
- Element 95
- Deatherium
- dimensional collapse
- Veil corruption
These Ascensions are highly unstable and frequently destructive.
🌿 Elysarian Ascension
Ancient controlled transformations created through Dominion-era Ascension Chambers.
Unlike corruption-driven Ascensions, these chambers were designed to stabilize consciousness and preserve the subject during transformation. However, most surviving chambers are ancient, damaged, or only partially functional, making successful activation unpredictable.
🔥 Catastrophic Mutation Ascension
Rare transformations triggered through extreme environmental or anomalous survival events rather than controlled systems or direct cosmic influence.
These Ascensions are often violent and highly unstable.
Known Ascended Individuals
Blood — The Ashen Lord
Formerly a bounty hunter operating during the era of galactic instability, Blood ascended after falling into the volcanic depths of the Ashen Kingdom during an operation involving the Obsidian Veil.
Exposure to extreme heat, molten corruption, and anomalous environmental conditions transformed him into a god-like ruler bound to fire, ash, and destruction.
Blood represents one of the clearest known examples of a catastrophic mutation-based Ascension.
Following his Ascension, Blood became the ruler of the Ashen Kingdom, also known as the Devil’s Hand.
Calypso — The Ice Queen
Calypso ascended after unknowingly activating an ancient Elysarian Ascension Chamber hidden beneath the frozen ruins of the Ice Kingdom.
The dormant chamber fused her with ancient cryonic preservation energies and partially stabilized her transformation, ultimately transforming her into the Ice Queen.
However, the chamber appeared damaged or incomplete following thousands of years of abandonment, resulting in severe memory fragmentation and partial loss of identity after the Ascension.
Calypso represents one of the only confirmed modern examples of Elysarian Ascension technology successfully activating.
Robert Anderson
During an investigation connected to ancient ruins and anomalous phenomena on Nerevos, Robert Anderson discovered and activated another damaged Elysarian Ascension Chamber hidden beneath the planet’s abandoned civilizations.
The chamber appeared heavily degraded and only partially functional, exposing Anderson to immense psychological and dimensional stress during the transformation process.
Unlike many Ascended beings, Robert’s transformation became heavily tied to perception, forbidden knowledge, and altered understanding of reality itself.
The full nature of his Ascension remains poorly understood.
Destiny
During the Pareidolia (Era 4) Era, Destiny became trapped within the Voidlands alongside Scyther. Following prolonged exposure to The Veil and the influence of The Witness, Destiny underwent a higher-level Ascension tied directly to Veil consciousness and Element 95 evolution.
Her transformation marked one of the earliest known examples of consciousness-linked Ascension.
Scyther
Scyther ascended alongside Destiny after exposure to the Veil within the Voidlands. The event dramatically altered his connection to reality, perception, and Veil-based energy.
Both Destiny and Scyther became deeply linked to the expanding consciousness associated with The Witness.
Common Theories
- Ascension is tied to cosmic evolution
- Ancient civilizations understood Ascension long before the modern era
- Certain individuals possess higher Ascendant compatibility
- Ascended individuals partially transcend mortality
- Ascension rewrites both body and consciousness
- Damaged Elysarian chambers still exist across forgotten worlds
- Ascended beings may become gateways for larger cosmic forces
- The Founder seeks controlled Ascension technology for unknown purposes