1.8 trillion credits was a colossal sum of money, especially considering the global GDP at the time was only about 120 trillion credits!
Almost all major conglomerates, international banks, global governments, and ultra-wealthy elites participated in this massive gamble. If they succeeded, the economic returns would be astronomical. Thus, the elite class was more than willing to roll the dice.
Countless ambitious minds also joined the initiative, eager to contribute their intellect. Great Sage Baxter had truly given his all. He exhausted a lifetime of political connections, staked his flawless scientific reputation, and pushed government support to its absolute limit.
It is worth noting that while fundamental disciplines like physics had almost completely stagnated within the Nix Civilization, biology had experienced a golden age. The Great Sages who came after Oppenheimer had virtually eradicated all known diseases, leading to unprecedented leaps in medical technology.
