> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mad-shapes.gitbook.io/cosmic-champs-whitepaper-1/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mad-shapes.gitbook.io/cosmic-champs-whitepaper-1/gameplay/the-setting.md).

# The Setting

Set in a retro-future 13,000 years from now, civilisation has stretched to the far reaches of the cosmos. An age of peace and prosperity comes to a shuddering halt when mysterious dark forces emerge, swallowing the universe and leaving only a few survivors scattered across the cosmos. The depths of space are now home to roaming ships crewed by ex-soldiers, hotwired robots and other misfits. They fondly refer to themselves as Champs and they are after one thing - a payday! They search for Cosmic Gold and planets rich in resources to mine and often find that they are not alone. Champs battle each other in a winner takes all arena.

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