Introduction

Hello!

Welcome to our blog. This will be a source of all the information about the world of Black Rain. It's a dystopian, cyberpunk, near-future universe filled with stories of war, personal dramas and sophisticated technology.  This is dim and realistic world suited for an older viewer, that is ready for more serious storytelling.

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For over a decade global brushfire wars, border skirmishes, population transfers, ethnic cleansing are regular incidents has been haunting the globe. Instability becomes the norm in many regions. Corporations seeing sizable profits thrive in the War economy climate, and now with the constant destabilization of regional governments, Corporatocracy is at an all time high. Many areas that were once part of sovereign nations now have corporate created City-States with standing private militaries, mechanized infantry patrols and rapidly growing influx of eager new citizens, desperate for safe haven and a place to call home.

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We, Shockwork Studio, are curently working on Alpha Strain. A 32mm skirmish miniature game set in Black Rain universe. The game is bloody, but still very tactical. Gameplay focuses on mission objectives rather than mindless killing of the opponent's forces, giving the game much more replayability. Stay tuned for more info about Black Rain Alpha Strain.

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About Unknown

Michał Bernat, an artist and illustrator. Art director of Shockwork Studio, responsible mainly for the concept-art as well as the art cohesion of the whole project.