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As the 24th century unfolded, the land bore the marks of ongoing conflict,
but unlike the devastating bombings of previous wars,
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these battles didn't leave lasting scars.
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The earth could heal in just six months if left undisturbed,
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a testament to the less destructive nature of these conflicts.
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The wilderness suffered in this time of war.
As resources were used in excess by both sides of the war.
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As the Splicer population grew,
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the Proto-splicers population shrank,
and those who remained natural continued in their efforts to aid the Splicers.
The Splicers,
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powerful beings with enhanced abilities from their genetically altered origins,
had successfully pushed the Mergers back to a certain point
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but deliberately chose not to force them completely back into the cities.
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Their reasons were twofold.
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Firstly, the cities,
powered by nuclear technology,
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were not just clusters of buildings but centers of immense power,
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integrated with advanced AI systems,
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weapons,
and others,
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that were particularly formidable when close to their energy sources.
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Secondly, those in the wilderness had developed ways to repair the world,
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a sharp contrast to the urban dwellers.
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This deep understanding of ecological restoration made the wilderness inhabitants cautious about causing the mergers to flee,
especially if it meant they'd flee to other parts of the wilderness.
Mergers in the wild,
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are not the "Land Tillers" that the Splicers are.
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They consume far too much,
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far too quickly.
The splicers would only push them so far.
Thus, the front lines stabilized,
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shaped by both military strategy and respect for the environmental balance,
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assured the war would go on for years to come.