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The new prequel in the sci-fi universe HUXLEY, this spellbinding visual storybook is a unique vision of a post-apocalyptic future from leading game and film designer Ben Mauro. They dragged humanity from the brink of extinction into a new era serving the glory of the empire as engineered slaves, workers and soldiers. The machines experimented with genetic modifications and cloning to create a more subservient and useful species to suit their needs. The pinnacle of this experimentation were the elite warriors known as Ronin, the height of humanities purpose in this new world, serving the Oracles directly as soldiers, protectors and enforcers for the empire''s army along with maintaining order and judgment in machine city. Humanity had it''s chance, it was time for the machines to have theirs. Not everyone agreed with this new reality however. Unable to give up their freewill, somewhere out beyond the dunes on the scorching desert planet of FURY-7, something lay festering for years below the wastelands. Secrets buried deep below the surface, ancient mysteries once thought lost waiting to be uncovered. If the Oracles had listened closely perhaps they may have heard it, the loud roar of the human spirit unable to die for good...
About the author
Ben Mauro is a luminary in the world of concept art and visual design. He has contributed to blockbuster films such as
Elysium, Chappie, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and
The Hobbit trilogy, working alongside visionary directors including Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, Luc Besson, and Neill Blomkamp. In the gaming industry, his work has shaped major franchises like Halo and Call of Duty, bringing immersive worlds and characters to life. His personal IP, HUXLEY®, showcases his storytelling and world-building expertise, blending stunning visuals with rich narrative depth.
