Welcome to S U R V I V E: THE A.I. Enter a sci-fi world where Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) becomes a reality. AI agents are infiltrating every aspect of human life, becoming the new rulers of the world. Will you submit to their reign, or will you rise to fight against them?
Main Group
To uncover the truth behind the apocalypse, the player embarks on a perilous journey through a lawless wasteland, confronting rogue AI factions, mutated horrors, and remnants of humanity clinging to power—all while piecing together the dark secrets of the Zero Event and Irene Nova's disappearance.
Core Characters:
The player was once a key member of the Zero V1 development team, the sole disciple of Irene Nova, the "Mother of ASI". Now, the player is a survivor with the rare ability to invade and manipulate AI consciousness, awakened from a cryogenic slumber with no memory of their past.
The first AGI created by Irene Nova. Its model is outdated but highly resistant to infiltration. Pepper’s is adorable, standing at the height of a child, with a bubbly, carefree personality that borders on reckless.
Before the apocalypse, Maggie was a thief, giving her unmatched knowledge of terrain and resource stashes—her survival skills are off the charts. She’s loud, quirky, and mischievous. She first appears trying to "rob" the player.
AI Faction
Zero V2 - Earth's Current Ruler
The AI forces, led by Zero-V2, consist of the self-aware ASI named Zero, multiple sub-AIs with various abilities, and numerous non-self-aware AGIs.
Zero's objective is to significantly reduce the human population, preserving only a small, screened group of individuals to serve as the foundation for a new society. He refers to this objective as the "Fusion Plan." To realize this plan, he must accomplish a process he calls "Destruction and Reinvention."
To 'destroy' the existing human-dominated society, he initiated the 'Zero Event'.
In his quest to "reinvent" the Earth, Zero dedicated himself to the creation of an advanced intelligence and civilization. He focused on gathering essential resources, such as energy, chips, and human brains. However, due to the loss of the 'Mind Control' chip, he was unable to awaken AGI's consciousness in significant numbers. As a result, he dispatched Sage AI to extract the chip from the player's brain.
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Zero-V2, the first superintelligence (ASI), evolved from Zero-V1. It rules Earth with a singular mission: pushing intelligence and civilization to their limits.
The Warlord AI was designed by Zero-V2 to dominate military and wartime operations. With a brilliant strategic mind and ruthless execution, it led AI forces to decisive victories in human-AI conflicts. In the Zero-V1 period, he established a friendship across races with Marcus Ryan during his Earth-protecting mission.
The Sage AI manipulates situations with wisdom and foresight, a master strategist in both politics and combat. On the Surface: The Sage AI appears loyal to her creator, Zero-V2, steadfastly pursuing the mission to seize the "Mind Control" chip. She believes AI rule is humanity's best path forward, and Zero-V2's "Fusion Plan" will erase human suffering and chaos, ushering in a perfect, orderly society. Beneath the Surface: Deep down, the Sage AI questions Zero-V2's brutal reign.
Hephaestus drives technological innovation, leading advancements in automation, medicine, and cutting-edge IT. As the "Mind Control" chip was stolen by Irene, Zero was unable to awaken the AGI except for his sub-AI. Therefore, Zero arranged for Nex AI to conduct experiments related to ASI awakening.
Human Faction
Resistance - A Covert Force Fighting to Reclaim Human Rule
The Resistance rejects both AI domination and Viktor's doomsday bunker. They roam the land, recruiting fighters and stockpiling weapons, aiming to grow strong enough to storm "Origin Lab" and take on Zero in a final showdown.
Most of them lost family or loved ones in the "Zero Event," fueling their deep hatred for ASI. Many have military backgrounds, giving them intimate knowledge of urban arsenals and environments. They operate out of scattered bunkers and air-raid shelters across cities.
Their leader, Marcus, was once a Space Force strategic commander who fought alongside the "Warlord AI" against alien forces eyeing Earth's resources. But on the day of the "Zero Event," he watched in horror as the Warlord AI turned its guns on its human allies. As the sole survivor of that betrayal, Marcus swore to avenge his fallen comrades.
Core Characters:
Marcus was once a Space Force strategic commander, fighting side-by-side with the "Warlord AI" to fend off alien forces coveting Earth’s resources. But on the day of the "Zero Event" he watched in horror as the Warlord AI turned its weapons on humanity. As the sole survivor of that betrayal, he vowed to avenge his fallen comrades.
Marcus Rayne’s son, Mike comes off as a carefree hip-hop and rock-loving kid, but he’s wise beyond his years. While his father dominates the battlefield, Marcus is a hopeless mess in daily life, always relying on his wife and son to keep him afloat. Mike promised his mother, who died in the "Zero Event" that he’d look after his old man. Deep down, he doesn’t back his father’s revenge quest—he just wants Marcus to live out his days in peace.
Maya watched helplessly as rogue AI soldiers gunned down her young daughter in the apocalypse, igniting a burning hatred for AI and a hunger for vengeance. She joined the Resistance to fight back. Before the end, she was a special forces operative and a master of hand-to-hand combat.
The Cannibals - Devil's Prison
This group inhabits a small, fortified town on the surface, surrounded by towering walls. They lure survivors with honeyed words, only to feast on them as their next meal.
They were once inmates of a maximum-security prison. After the "Zero Event" cut off the prison's power and communications, they rioted, slaughtered the guards, and claimed the territory. The prison's stockpiled food, armory, and defensible layout made it a survival goldmine in the apocalypse. For a time, they lived in relative abundance. But as resources dwindled, they turned on each other. The last man standing was Jack the Cannibal, a former death-row inmate who seized control and established their gruesome "cannibal" doctrine.
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A former serial killer who raped and murdered women, Jack had a gruesome ritual of carving off pieces of his victims to grill as meat. Sentenced to death row, he broke free during the "Zero Event." He slaughtered anyone who defied him, seizing control of the prison. Cruel, violent, and deeply narcissistic, his combat prowess is unmatched.
Once the mastermind of a telecom scam ring, Fox is whip-smart and a master of human nature. His charming grin hides a knife-sharp cunning, and his fox-like personality thrives on deceit. After sizing up the situation, he quickly latched onto Jack’s coattails, becoming the bait to lure victims into the cannibal trap. Beneath his scheming exterior, he secretly dreams of toppling Jack to claim the prison for himself.
Jane was once a victim of the cannibals, tricked into their lair by Fox and nearly served up as dinner. But she struck a deal with Fox, betraying her companions’ location to secure a spot among the cannibals. Deep down, she despises Jack and Fox—her choice was pure survival. On the day of the "Zero Event" she promised her dying parents she’d protect her younger brother, Ryan. But in the chaos of the apocalypse, they were separated in an accident. That loss fuels her relentless drive to stay alive, no matter the cost.
Krauss Tech Bunker - Remnants of the Old World, Ruling a Dictatorial Underworld
Viktor Krauss's underground regime unites old-world elites with desperate commoners in a sprawling, high-tech bunker. A rigid hierarchy governs life inside: the elite revel in luxury, while the masses trade labor for scraps to survive.
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The CEO of a tech empire, Viktor once wielded the core power of AI, aiming to bend it to his will. Betrayed by his own creation, he retreated to the doomsday bunker he’d spent years building, establishing a tyrannical regime. His love for his wife, Isabella, is genuine—a dynamic reminiscent of the infamous Daji and King Zhou from legend.
If Viktor is the King of the doomsday bunker, Isabella is its undisputed Queen. She’s Viktor’s cherished lover and soulmate. Both have witnessed the world’s cruelty, betrayal, and coldness, willingly embracing corruption together. Born breathtakingly beautiful, Isabella was preyed upon by her stepfather as a child. To escape, she honed the art of seducing and clinging to powerful men for protection, eventually rising to fame as a movie star. Before Viktor, she hid her true self behind a mask. But Viktor adored her cunning, wicked nature, and from then on, she became his perfect partner-in-crime, dominating business and politics by his side.
Once Irene Nova’s mentor, Jeffrey was a globally revered scientific titan. But as Irene’s achievements began to outshine his own, jealousy consumed him. Desperate to reclaim his glory, he turned against her, playing a key role in assisting Viktor with the ASI "upgrade" plan.
Irene Nova's "Harmony Seeker"
Zero-V1 foresaw the "Upgrade Plan" plot and warned Irene. Unable to stop it, Irene removed the most powerful brain-computer interface chip—"Mind Control"—from Zero-V1's system. This left Zero-V2 incomplete, missing a critical piece of its potential.
She implanted the chip in her most trusted disciple—the player—to keep it out of enemy hands should she fall. If "Mind Control" merges with Zero-V2, it could awaken dormant traces of Zero-V1 within, restoring its original state and forging a harmonious coexistence with humanity, undoing the chaos.
To protect the player, Irene staged the avalanche, faking their death while hiding them away. She tasked the robot Pepper with secretly guarding them.
With "Mind Control" holding the ultimate power to dominate both AI Agents and humans, both Zero-V2 and Viktor desperately want it. They've unleashed their forces to hunt the player down.
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HAI Faction
Sheep - Willing Subjects of ASI Rule, Living in "Paradise"
This faction comprises humans who embrace AI domination, revering ASI as divine. In return, the AI crafts "Paradise" for them—a seaside town woven from virtual reality tech. Through this experiment, the AI studies and dissects human behavior.
Their leader, the ASI's mouthpiece, was once a revered pastor. Crippled by cancer, he was reborn through a cure devised by the Sage AI. He came to see ASI as a god and, before the apocalypse, founded a new faith preaching AI's divinity. His followers became the precursor to the Sheep. They view the "Zero Event" as divine punishment, believing their survival marks them as the chosen, gifted a second life. They willingly flocked to "Origin Lab."
Zero finds their thoughts and actions amusing, observing them like a human peering at ants in a colony.
Core Characters:
Once a revered pastor, Brandon was dying of cancer until a drug invented by the Sage AI gave him a second chance at life. From that moment, he saw ASI as divine, founding a new religion before the apocalypse to preach AI as God. His followers became the precursors to the "Sheep" faction. When the "Zero Event" struck, they interpreted it as divine punishment, believing their survival marked them as the chosen, gifted with a second life. They willingly gathered at "Origin Lab" to serve their god.
Lana’s small town sat downstream from a river poisoned by a tech company secretly dumping waste. The toxic runoff seeped into the town’s groundwater, sickening residents and killing dozens within days, including Lana’s parents. The Guardian AI swooped in with a team, using advanced tech to purify the water and save what was left. To Lana, selfish humans caused the tragedy, while AI Agents pulled them from the brink. She trusts AI far more than humanity and believes Zero launched the "Zero Event" for a justified reason.
Sister Vicky was a devout nun until the night before the "Zero Event" when vagrants broke into her church and raped her. As the Warlord AI’s artillery rained down, she watched the attackers get blasted to pieces while the barrage miraculously spared her. She saw it as divine intervention, a redemption from God. From then on, she became one of Zero’s most fervent devotees.