Board Thread:Fiction Universe Discussion/@comment-1073312-20170111004940

Earlier today I had an idea that might be built upon an old problem that on occasion comes back: namely the existence and status of certain galaxies left over from the Annihilation. No-one can be sure whether the Phradox galaxy or indeed the Tigris galaxy were completely destroyed. Until recently the Tuuros galaxy had a similar status. There is also the fact that galaxies could become open again if the community is in favour.

Well we know some galaxies survived the annihilation, those which had Ultraterrestrial help or were protected by precursor technology. The Milky Way survived because of the DCP's apparent sacrifice + precursor influence, though a lot of its planets not covered were seared by the FTL hellstorm, as other places.

Remember this image? It is largely assumed there is a large three dimensional rift of 'archdemon matter' that encloses the surviving Gigaquadrant. The fate of the universe beyond is unclear. But I had an idea today that maybe we could extend this concept, that the rifts still exist in a fractal formation that weaves through the outer galaxies millions of light years long. The rifts could be a direct portal to the Inferno plane, I imagine these walls as being partially transparent, with squabbling shapeshifting demons pressing their faces against the edge peering out upon the universe with hungry eyes. Obviously, these zones would be treacherous to even the most intrepid of adventurers or meanest of pirates, simply because in the unpredictability of the zones and absolute danger they represent of getting stranded in Inferno. I imagine hyperspace navigation could be similarly effected.

But it wouldn't be a complete impasse. Since I am on a roll for making mythological fairy tales, I imagined that probes could navigate fractal hell-forest, and those that survive could become beacons, like the breadcrumbs in Hansel and Gretel, or yarn of string in the Minotaur maze, helping ships navigate to and from say, Tuuros or Phradox (if we decide the latter survived). Perhaps the Tigris galaxy wasn't completely destroyed, but rendered lifeless and assumed to be inaccessible.

Could this explain the problem? I think it could, especially if we assume the rifts are slowly fusing out now (and now might be a convenient time). I believe it creates a lot of seeds for future stories. Maybe a new exploration program is finally devised to uncover Phradox and/or Tigris, successful or not. Maybe there could be stories explaining how contact was reestablished with Tuuros. 