In an instant, much of Central Asia is replaced by a parallel Earth. The mechanics of the transition are unknown but in the new land nations must contend with a new mechanical enemy, Legion. The world must adapt and contend with the usage of nuclear weapons in combat as the new norm if they hope to fight off the mechanical invaders. Crosspost from AO3.

The silence above a Scottish loch is broken by a massive explosion. With this the Statute of Secrecy is broken as muggle governments scramble to react to the new player.