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David’s memories of the Hourglass Project—a failed 1962 expedition aimed at unearthing the mysteries of the center of the Earth—offer profound insights into the series' backstory. The usage of a gamma ray simulator, dangerous static electricity, and monstrous creatures highlights the ambitious yet reckless pursuit of knowledge that leads to catastrophic consequences.
David’s recollections paint a vivid picture of the dread surrounding the exploration capsule and the brave souls lost in the treacherous static zones. The explosion that rendered them trapped in this unknown realm left not only physical wounds but emotional scars that continue to haunt those who survived.