Reality Cascade
A Reality Cascade is a catastrophic phenomenon that occurs when universal engineering experiments destabilize local space-time fabric. First documented during the early trials of the Great Universal Creation Contest, these events represent one of the most serious hazards in quantum manipulation experiments.
Mechanics
Reality Cascades begin when multiple layers of created reality become desynchronized from the base universal constant. This typically occurs due to errors in quantum containment or flaws in creation matrix design. The resulting distortion can propagate through nearby space-time, causing a chain reaction of reality failures.
Stages
Initial Destabilization
The process begins with subtle anomalies in local quantum fields, often manifesting as: - Temporal echoes - Matter phase shifts - Probability storms
Cascade Progress
As the distortion grows, it creates: - Reality fractures - Temporal loops - Quantum entanglement failures
Terminal Phase
Without intervention, a Reality Cascade culminates in: - Complete reality dissolution - Formation of void zones - Permanent quantum scarring
Prevention and Containment
The Cosmic Education Council mandates strict protocols to prevent Reality Cascades, including:
- Multiple reality buffer zones
- Quantum stabilization fields
- Continuous monitoring by reality integrity sensors
Notable Incidents
The most significant Reality Cascade occurred during the Meridian Experiment, resulting in the complete dissolution of an experimental universe and the establishment of modern safety protocols.