people meddling in history theme
The idea is presented that a sentient entity has more or less deliberately intervened to shape that history in a way that is not normal. This typically necessitates some form of time travel or clandestine visit by someone who is not supposed to be part of our history.
Examples
In tz1985e1x22c "The Library", an aspiring writer discovered she could retroactively change reality by rewriting books containing descriptions of her loved ones lives.
4 total · 2 choice · 2 major
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| voy4x08 | choice | Annorax created a machine that he used to alter history. |
| voy4x09 | choice | Annorax created a machine that he used to alter history. |
| movie: Timeline (2003) | major | Much was made of Chris and his companions going back in time and changing history by saving the woman whose martyrdom had supposedly sparked the Hundred Years War between England and France. Much was likewise made of Professor Johnson supplying the English with Greek fire in their war against the French. |
| tz1985e1x22c | major | Ellen got a job a a special library which contained books documenting the lives of everyone alive. When Ellen rewrote the books, they people present lives changed. |