What is the Unity Macroverse?
The UNITY Macroverse is a large story canvas that was created with the intention of inviting and engaging like-minded individuals, groups, organisations, etc., to participate and contribute to a world-building experience. The premise was created within the genre of Science- Fiction with the intention of encouraging interest in this area.
The premise of Science-Fiction is coupled with and Alternate Timeline that goes back to the 13th Century and is centred around Asia. The fundamental “what if” in UNITY relates to the Treasure Ships of the Ming Dynasty which is further elaborated in the following UNITY wiki section.
The central characters in UNITY are Asian but is focused within the region of South East Asia. The central characters are spread over 6 major titles in the form of Graphic Novels. These are :
The story of the main arc of the UNITY Macroverse is arranged in Chapters and will be represented when each story reaches a event milestone and will be presented in “Volume compilation” format. The first Volume is in fact the ‘Prologue” to the main story arc. Upon conclusion of the 1st main story milestone, Volume 2 will be created, which is “Chapter 1”. This will continue until the penultimate end to the 1st part of the main story arc.
Apart from the current Graphic novels, UNITY will also be launching community contributed content in many other forms. The current form which has just been launched are known as Microstories.
What are Microstories?
Microstories are approximately 500-word stories set in the UNITY Macroverse. They are created as an entry point for contributing community members who are keen to participate in the story-telling portion of UNITY. The intention of Microstories is to build upon the main story canvas by filling-in potentially:- Origin stories
- Expansion of the Graphic Novel story line
- Introduction of new Story concepts within UNITY Canvas.
- Introduction of possible new Graphic Novel titles
- Creation of UNITY story compendiums
Each Microstory evolves into a Mini Story, which in turn will create a Short Story which happens when the word count reaches between 50,000 to 75,000 words. Eventually, those titles that are popular might even be considered for a separate Novel line.
New Microstories are created weekly, as well as its compilation into a Mini Story monthly. These Microstories are designed to complement the existing mainline of the Graphic titles and to show how the UNITY Macroverse canvas is alive beyond the main story arc.
Other Story-telling mediums in the Unity Macroverse?
Yes, as we continue our Journey, there will be new mediums that we will introduce to allow more community members to participate and contribute to our UNITY. Rest assured, every new product launched in UNITY will include our community involvement.
How do I get involved?
Contribution into the World-building experience comes in many different forms, to give you some ideas on what these could be:1. Story-Telling : Microstories, full blown Graphic Novels, Radio plays, animated shorts, illustrations and many others
2. Design & Model Creations : Characters, ships, installations, diorama, clothes, F & B and others
3. Games : Board games, Live Action Role-Play and others
Community contributors will all be compensated depending on the degree of involvement and the complexity of the offering. The compensations are generally royalty payments that are given based on the successful sale of the contribution.
Submission of ideas and request can be made via our email at contact@unitymacroverse.com. We will respond to your request to participate as promptly as possible.
Future plans for the Unity Macroverse?
We are constantly evolving as the future is never a certainty. We continue evolving in the direction that the community takes us. You drive the story!! UNITY is in your hands. Become a UNITEER by dropping us a line and enrolling as a subscriber today!!.