The End of Consciousness

Overview

The End of Consciousness is the predicted final outcome of Dissolution if it is not halted. It is the total erasure of all subjective experience and the return of the universe to a state of inert, unobserved matter.

History

This catastrophic scenario was first mathematically modeled by the Archaeologists of Truth based on the accelerating rate of The Fading. It is the "ticking clock" that drives the final act of the game.

Key Figures

• The Harbinger: Who warns that the End is closer than anyone realizes.
• The Dissolution: The force that will bring about the End.

Impact

The threat of the End is what finally unites the disparate factions of the galaxy. It raises profound questions about the value of existence and the legacy of the Architects.

Connections

• The Final Weave: The only chance to prevent the End.
• Cosmic Nexus: Where the End will begin—or be stopped.

Design Notes

The "End" is visually foreshadowed in the final levels by the complete absence of NPCs and the breakdown of all UI elements.