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### Title: **Ascension: The Dawn of Civilization** ### Logline: In the near future, Earth transitions from a Type 0.7 to a Type 3 civilization on the Kardashev Scale. Through scientific breakthroughs, global cooperation, and existential challenges, humanity evolves, reshaping its destiny among the stars. --- ### Act 1: **Genesis of Change** #### Scene 1: **The Brink of Collapse** *Setting:* The year is 2050. Earth is grappling with climate change, dwindling resources, and geopolitical tensions. The global population is divided between hope for a better future and despair over current crises. *Characters:* - **Dr. Elena Ramirez:** A visionary scientist and leader in the field of fusion energy. - **Kai Nakamura:** A tech entrepreneur and advocate for AI and space exploration. - **President Laura Thompson:** A pragmatic world leader pushing for global unity. *Plot:* - Dr. Elena Ramirez gives a speech at the United Nations, unveiling the world's first fully functional fusion reactor. The reactor promises l