Origins:
A Prequel Miniseries
Episode: 1
Origins of Evan
This series shall be created to explain away the backstories of the universe jumpers from both R.A.M (Railroads Are Magic) and E.O.A (Elements of Autism). So let us begin with the Evan from E.O.A.
Evan was born in San Antonio Texas in 2000 A.D. being a fan of science fiction and the military he decided to study as much as he could comprehend. So, he graduated from college in 2022 with degrees in theoretical physics and German. After a while, Evan ran into his old class mate Ben. The two were interested in dimensional travel. They believed such a thing could work. Using the money they had they started a small lab to begin designing and testing of "Gates" which they called these doors to other dimensions.
By the time the war began, Evan and Ben were known for coming the closest to a solution for inter dimensional interaction. The military hired them and poured a lot of many. Enough for them to be able to buy the necessary components for their machine. As well, Evan and Ben were given a new lab with three primary division heads. With these new assistants, the two rapidly progressed in their work. In 2032, the portal was finished and you know the rest.