The Extraterrestrial Extinction Crisis of 1977 (XXC of ‘77) is a near-apocalyptic mass extinction event that occurred on November 18, 1977, during which unknown alien forces attempted to invade Earth. The incident, though widely debated among historians, scientists, and cultural commentators, is remembered as one of the most significant collective defense efforts in modern human history. Accounts describe a coordinated global response involving the permuted individuals Invictus, and his group the Seven Sentinels, permuted people across the world, and the combined militaries of Earth’s governments, that defeated the extraterrestrial aggressors.
Reports of unusual atmospheric disturbances began around 4:00 a.m EST. of November 18, 1977, as global government space bases, such as NASA, recorded abnormal spatial waves heading closer to Earth. In a couple of hours, eyewitnesses across multiple continents described vast formations of unidentified flying objects entering Earth’s upper atmosphere and darkening the skies. Governments immediately treated the phenomenon as a potential Cold War attack and enacted lockdown protocols, but the scale and aggression of the objects soon led to widespread panic as nations realized the invading entities were not of this Earth.
The United States Government reached out to Invictus around 6:00 a.m. EST, inquiring about help from the Seven Sentinels, promising diplomatic immunity, as well as waiving their vigilantism for their service in the battle. In the thirty minutes or so of negotiations, one of the Seven Sentinels, Mr. Remarkable, disappeared without a trace. While Invictus asserted his intent in stalling negotiations until Mr. Remarkable was located, the alien spaceships sent out energy missiles, which hit coastlines of every continent.
The aliens launched a coordinated assault from Earth’s atmosphere, deploying fleets of battleships capable of mass destruction. In response, Earth’s defense was spearheaded by the United States, China, The U.S.S.R., the United Kingdom, and other allied nations. In addition was Invictus, alongside the Seven Sentinels.
Permuted people around the world, who had been in-hiding due to the societal prejudice at the time, also joined the fight, forming a global resistance that worked in tandem with non-permuted military forces. The battle lasted several hours, with widespread devastation reported in Asia, Europe, and North America, with mass floodings that sunk a quarter of the Earth’s landmass.
The turning point came when Invictus sacrificed himself in a final act of defiance, channeling an immense surge of energy that took out all the alien battleships in a single sweep. Witnesses, such as the Great Boudica, described his and the alien spaceships disappearance in a band of rainbow-colored light, a phenomenon that has since become symbolic of his legacy.
Following the destruction of the alien fleet, no further sightings of extraterrestrial forces were reported. Despite extensive investigations, no trace of alien technology or remnants has ever been recovered. The absence of physical evidence has fueled skepticism among some scholars, while others argue that the sheer scale of eyewitness accounts and recorded destruction confirms the event’s authenticity.
The Extraterrestrial Extinction Crisis left lasting scars on Earth. Cities rebuilt from widespread damage, governments strengthened international cooperation, and cultural memory immortalized the sacrifice of Invictus. Annual commemorations are held in some regions, especially in New Everwick City every November 18th, honoring the unity displayed during the crisis.
It is widely believed the heroic act of Invictus and the Seven Sentinels saved all of humanity, with Invictus becoming a martyr figure for the permuted. Immediately following the XXC of ‘77, permuted individuals came out of hiding and the public perception of them shifted, leading to worldwide social and societal change. Monuments and memorials of Invictus, as well as the other permuted people who died in the battle, have been erected in their honor.
The Seven Sentinels became a legendary crew of permuted people, becoming the first ever “steward team,” and starting the demand and also legislation around stewardship and public defense and safety. They are considered to be icons of a Golden “Hero” Age, thanks to their contributions in the XXC of ‘77.
Despite the glorification of the battle, the alien invaders’ origins remains unknown. Allegedly, no verifiable evidence of their origin, biology, or technology has ever been recovered. The only surviving records are historical documents, military footage, eyewitness testimonies, and the destruction left behind in several major cities.
Consequently, some skepticism emerged from those how argue that the the credibility of extraterrestrial invaders is too far-fetched. Some theories suggest deliberate fabrication during the Cold War era, and that the spacecraft was man-made and that the attacks were staged. The disappearance of Mr. Remarkable during the XXC of ‘77 also fuel doubts about the veracity of the attacks, and some even consider the catastrophe to be an inside job by the permuted to gain societal status.