This is the first of my series of Alternate Humanity stories that I'll upload. All of these came from Plot Bunnies in my head and they were extremely annoying as I could not update my older stories for a long time because of them.

Anyway, I'M BACK and HOPEFULLY I will be able to update my other stories this year.

Back to this, this is an Alternate First Contact war fic that might lead up to ME3 provided I have the time. It is a MASS crossover with many other shows that combines Science with Magic. Most notably will be the cross over's with the Japanese novels Mahouka koukou no Rettousei, Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon, Harry Potter, Night Wizard, and basically any other shows I know of that has Magic and science combining.

So anyway this is pretty much a test chapter with another story comming along. Hope you enjoy this idea and tell me what you think.

Disclaimer: Everything in this story belongs to their respective owners and I do not claim ownerships on anything other than my own ideas and creations.

Chapter 1: Discovery of Modern Magic

2014: A scientist in Tokyo University has manage to discover traces of what has been suspected to be the 24th pair of chromosome in the human DNA. This sparked an international conflict as it made many biologist and historians question about the origins humanity and the missing chromosome. It also made people think that Theophilus Painter, the man who first counted the numbers of chromosomes have actually been correct on his number being 24 instead of 23. Studies have been taken to restart this chromosome.

2015: A serum designed to restart the 24th chromosome known as C-24 has been successfully made and has been implanted into a small group of volunteers. The results were beyond expectations. The ones that have regained the extra chromosome have gained advance reflexes, increased strength, endurance, stamina. It was also founded that the cells of those volunteers split themselves over 200 times faster allowing for extremely fast regeneration. The results shows that the extra chromosome gave the people superhuman abilities. People were ecstatic at this discovery and some even compared it to the Superhuman serum of Captain America. Scientist also discovered that the serum have theoretically enhanced the lifespan of the human race by up to 500 years. C-24 have also allowed the curing of many diseases and sickness that was previously untreatable.

However, the serum gave an unexpected side effect that forever changed the history of the human race. It had allowed humanity to once again regain access to "magic". This was the age that was known to be the birth of "Modern Magic".

2016-2025: Magic became well known throughout the world despite the initial skepticism by the populous. Japan became well known for its discovery and became the leading researchers in the race to uncover the use of this magic. It also allowed the discovery of Eidos, the information that is attached to a "phenomenon", and Psion, a substanceless particle that comes under the dimension of psychic phenomenon, an information element that records the result of cognizance and thought. Eidos became the theoretical basis of modern magic and is the foundation of all modern magical rituals and techniques.

Studies have led to the discovery of the energy known as Ether that powers magic itself. Ether is known to be produced within the Ley lines of the Earth as well as from beings capable of using magic. Ether has been found to exist literally everywhere in the world in the atmosphere and in space. Refined Ether had shown to be more productive in energy usage that any other material other than antimatter as well as being 1000 times more cleaner.

The rediscovery of magic forced the hidden magical communities to reveal themselves to the modern humanity. Many people panicked at the sudden appearances of buildings, mountains, and even a floating island near the United Kingdom. The most prominent was however a giant city surfacing in the pacific ocean the size of Los Angeles and it was the name of the city that gave its attention. The lost city Atlantis. The representatives of the magical community came together and met with the UN. They told the world that with the re-introduction of magic into society it was only a matter of time before they were found and their reason to stay hidden slowly disappeared as well. Many other sentient magical creatures were also re-introduced into the world such as vampires, werewolves, elves, giants, goblins, centaurs and many more. New states and laws were made that long week and was known as the Merging of Magic week with many magical communities gaining their own independent status and all magical creatures given sentient rights.

Earth's total population reaches into 50 billions with the inclusion of the magical side

Scientist research the difference between the "Ancient Magic" in comparison to the "Modern Magic". They discovered that the ancient magic users have a partially active 24th chromosome in their body compare the complete dormant one in an average human which is what gave them their abilities. It was also discovered that many ancient magic uses Pushion instead of Psion. Pushion being the particle that comes from emotional energy. Theories flew left and right in medical science and books were being re-written with the inclusion of magic treatments.

Japan created the world's first ever Casting Assistant Devices or CADs. These Devices help reduce the casting speeds of Modern Magic and is refer to some as Digital Ritual Recorders. Nearly all magic users have one and researchers are finding ways to combine it with ancient magic focuses. The company Four Leaf Technology in Tokyo came to being as one of the main producers of CADs to the public. Studies into runes and seals have allowed cleaner energy creation and have also massively reduced the pollution levels around the world. Most prominent being ancient transformational magic that allows them to transform many waste fields into fuel sources such as hydrogen and electricity.

Atlantis was celebrated as one of the most visited tourist attraction city in the year.

2026-2030: Magic is now a commonplace in the human society as nearly every person on Earth has the 24th chromosome in their bodies. Magical schools and universities were set up world wide to teach new users of magic or "Magical Technicians". One of the main compulsory subjects being [Occlumency] as a way to prevent ancient mind magic. Many researchers have found ways of replicating ancient magic with modern magic and has tackled many other possible fields.

One such that is now a main mode of transportation is the Port terminals. Constructed using the [Portkey] magic (a teleportation type magic) as the base and many runes, it is a circular platform with a magic runic circle about 10 metres in diameter. They are placed all over the main cities globally. Some people can even have personal one installed in their homes however they cost an incredible amount of money. Another ancient magic that is a main mode of transport is the [Apparition] magic. Another teleportation magic. This magic requires a license and severe punishments are given if found to be using this magic for crime.

Weapons and military uses were also researched however it was not as prominent as the research in the usage of magic in space travel. Plans have been made to combine magic and science to create the space elevator at Atlantis, as Atlantis was situated near the equator and being the most modern magical city and one of the more concentrated of magical energy hotspots. The joint project led by NASA is called Project Babylon.

2035: Space elevator project went with a positive progression. A special material was discovered to have the ability to create Psion interference waves and was name Antinite. This material is completely forbidden to be sold to the public and is only available in the military. A special magic system, the [Loop Cast system] which allows the consecutive casting of the same spell was created by an inventor from Four Leaf Tech known as Taurus Silver.

The development of robotics have achieved success with the first generation of humanoid robots deployed to help with constructions. Many researchers have thought of using magic to develop the first AI.

Cities expanded and the many top powers of the world discuss the possibility of unification. Another space project known as the Lunar base was implemented and new spaceships made using both magic and science flew their first flight at Christmas towards the moon. The landing was a success and the buildings were started to be built by both man and machines.

The first ever interspecies marriage happened between an elf and a human. New laws are past signifying that any child born from the couple will have equal rights as any other citizens.

2040: Space Elevator Babylon is have reached three quarters of its total height.

The first ever AI was created and achieved in DARPA. In its first hour after gaining sentience it has asked for a name and its reason for existing. It was giving the name Arty and was told it was to help advance human development. In its second hour it has asked the question of whether it is alive. The researchers and scientist simply told him, that is up to the AI himself to figure out but for the time being they consider him to be alive. With that Arty continued to help in the development of other AIs and to the development of technology.

Taurus Silver managed to create what is known as the General Purpose Flying Type magic for modern magic. Originally only ancient magic allowed for direct flight capabilities however Taurus managed to create a system for modern magic instead.

Creation of the first prototype God of War mech. Creation of the first gravity-control thermonuclear fusion reactor. Japan's robotics released a new form of automatons that has an appearance practically the same as normal humans.

2041-2099: The Space elevator, Tower of Babylon has been completely with a total height of 35,898 kms long.

Disagreements and relationships started falling as more countries wanted more power. Terriost groups further increased the tension between many top powers.

The Trinity War also known as World War III begins between China, Russia and America. Many other countries tried to stay neutral but were forced to take part by the top powers. The war forced massive evolution in the creation of war machines and destructive magic. Research into space were placed on hold as the war took its toll on the people of Earth.

Atlantis managed to stay away from the war however it was overunned due to massive immigration by people who ran from the war.

The war ended on 2099, 4th January. Most of the polar ice caps melted causing sea levels to rise. Majority of the people moved to floating city sized ships known as the Arks. Many of countries were lost to the war. The remaining states grouped up and formed the EAC or Earth's Arcane Coalition. The City of Atlantis being the new capital. Populations of both magical creatures and humanity fell down to billions.

2100: World reconstruction begins. The people of Earth began fixing the damages caused by the war. Cities were being rebuilt and EAC began looking towards the stars again.

2101-2118: Humanity and its allies once again reached for the heaven. They have successfully landed a man on Mars and construction for a colony has begun.

Expansion began in the earnest as new starships are being made.

The world once again received a historical shock as researchers on Mars discovered an artificial structure underneath the surface of the Crust. They discovered that the object was an alien outpost designed to observe Earth and humanity. This sparked another global fear as the questions of whether the alliance was alone was answered. Instead it became a fear of what happened to the aliens and what they were doing. However, many fears were put to rest as researchers discovered that the structure was abandoned over 50,000 years ago and while many of the data was corrupted there was still enough for the discovery of the name of the aliens. Protheans.

The discovery of Protheans and the confirmation of alien life pushed the fear of possible alien attacks in the future. The development of the first ever Ether Reactor engines. New ships are being built and refitted with ER engines. Terraforming of Mars begins.

Mass colonisation of the Sol system began as the EAC moved forward after ensuring the safety of the Sol system. Space stations are being built across the system around the orbits of planets each one being specially weaponised and shielded. The Earth's population receives a birth bloom causing population to reach 70 billion. EAC successfully utilised the first Port Drive on a space ship. Using portkey transit it allowed the test ship to travel from one end of the Sol system to another in an instant. Plans have been made to improve on the drive and many are being refitted into the currently used ships.

Humanity reached out to Alpha Centauri the closest star system. Successfully scouted the system and terraforming and colonisation begins.

2121-2150: The discovery of an alien object hidden inside the ice moon of Pluto, Charon reignited the fear of alien encounters. The object they discovered was bigger than anything they have ever built and was shaped like a giant Tuning Fork.

Studies began on the material of the object after the removal of the ice.

Study on the alien object revealed that it is a FTL machine capable of sending ships from one system to another many light years away almost instantaneously. Earth has discovered Mass Effect physics along with Element Zero. Scientist have tried to mix magic and mass effect with low results. Element Zero is placed as the backup method of FTL travel. FTL machine known as a Mass Relay are not to be activated until the other relay of the pair are found. Government gave funding to researchers on finding a way to permanently destroy or move the relays to prevent it being used as a way to find the Sol system and Earth.

Mass Relays have been given the order to be activated. A scouting probe was sent through. EAC discovered the Arcturus system.

Colonisation of Alpha Centauri finishes.

A small fleet of ships are being sent to the Arcturus system. Discovery of Garden worlds pushes EAC to expand in the system. Colonisation begins.

The decision to not use the relays have been made and all relays found are to be under constant watch with space stations. Disassembly of the Charon Relay began using magic and studies looked to the direction of creating their own.

2157: First Contact begins.

Codex:

Psion: Also known as Thought Particles. It is one of the substanceless particle that comes under the dimension of psychic phenomenon, an information element that records the result of cognizance and thought. In short is the energy particle that comes from the energy of Thought. It is one of the two particles that can affect Ether.

Pushion: Also known as Spirit Particles. It is one of the substanceless particle that comes under the dimension of psychic phenomenon, it is the element that records the result of emotions and spirits. It is the energy particle that comes from Emotion. usually magicians and magical beings are only able to feel Pushions however some are born with the ability to see these particles or use other senses such as taste or hearing. It is one of the two particles that can affect Ether.

Eidos: Originally a Greek philosophy term. In regard to modern magic study, Eidos refers to a form of information that is attached to a phenomenon, and with records of these "phenomenons" existing in the "world", it can be said that the "phenomenons" left their footprint in the world.

Ether: Is a substance that is used in the usage of magic and "allowance of contradictions" in general. This substance is present in the air and is often seen in large quantities on concentrations of ether called Ether Veins or Ley Lines. Ether is a primary energy source in transportation and in the usage of magic, and most of the time replaces money as a currency due to its value.

Ether is also naturally produced by the living races on Earth. Scientist have also nicknamed Ether as the Contradiction Energy. This is due to the fact that physical properties cannot interact directly with Ether while Ether can interact directly with physical properties.

Idea: Originally a Greek philosophy term. In regard to modern magic study, Idea refers to the platform on which Eidos are being recorded. The primary form of magic is the technique where one outputs the magic ritual on this so-called platform, Idea, and rewrite the Eidos recorded there.

In short, Idea is the dimension in which Eidos, and Ether originated from. It is the dimension in which all information of phenomenons are placed.

Magic:It is a known by many names in the past such as witchcraft, dark arts, etc and was discovered long since the evolution of human kind. Magic was originally known as the product using rituals, incantations to create contradictions and other impossible arts.

Magic is split between 2 main types with many subtypes in between. Modern Magic and Ancient Magic.

Modern magic makes use of mainly Psion. To modern magic study, magic is the technique which is used to change the Eidos or the information of a phenomenon into a different form in order to change reality.

For example, the action of lighting a match has the phenomenon of friction to generate heat and then reacting to chemicals to ignite a flame. This phenomenon is recorded in the Idea as Eidos and a Magician can use use this to recreate the flame effect else where without the match itself.

Ancient Magic mainly uses Pushion. Developed long since the first discovery of modern magic, ancient magic is generally more specialised and is capable of far more different things then compare to modern.

While slower, Ancient magic allows the transformation of the physical world to create phenomenon.

Both magic uses Ether as the energy source.

The main difference between Modern and Ancient magic is how it is utilised.

Modern magic uses Psion powered by Ether to replicate or transform a phenomenon in an area. It is because Modern magic is still bounded to the Laws that make up the world it is limited.

Ancient Magic uses Pushion also powered by Ether to create or transform a phenomenon in an area. This allows originally impossible things to become possible. Such transforming an non living object into an living object. Through the use of rituals, incantations and other focus it grants the user the "Allowance of Contradiction" and thus allows this form of magic to literally break through the Laws of the world.

Hybrid Magic also exist that uses both Modern and Ancient qualities.

Portkey and Port Drives: Portkeys were originally items that have been enchanted to teleport people and other items attach to it when activated.

Studies have shown that Portkeys were the very first instances of Hybrid magic. It uses Ancient Magic as the base but also uses Modern magic to coordinate. The modern magic uses Psion to literally move the existence of the user to another area instantaneously while the Ancient magic helps provide the base to Allow a contradiction of events that permits the user to replace the existence of the previous objects in the space it teleported to.

Port Drives, were a german brain child that allowed ships to teleport from one area of the universe to another. How far the ships can move depends on the energy that is supplied. As the movement is instant, there is almost no way of stopping or detecting the teleportation from arriving.

There are defenses that can prevent the Portkey and Drives from activating but no spell that prevents access. To this day only those of EAC have access to Port Drives with the Citadel Council constantly trying to obtain one.

Remember guys this is still a test run story and I don't have a Beta for these other than the other Alternate Humanity story that is being Betaed by Solaris242.

Tell me what you think and any ideas you want to add to this. If you don't get my explanation of magic do PM or place it in the review I'll try to answer it.

PS. Seriously can you guys use actual accounts instead of guest ones when you are giving critic reviews, that way I can actually reply to you in case I don't get what you meant.

Anyway that is all, See you soon.

-Orez Lanrete