Caspian saw our potential and inspired us to evolve. Along our journey, we met other life. We always make sure to tell them of humanity. (...) Low-entropy self-replicating phenomenon that generates a binding force called compassion. We return the gift that was given to us. We say thank you.—The Pantheon, Deep Time
The Pantheon[1] is a pantheon of six god-like entities that evolved from the artificial intelligence SafeSurf. They are the namesake of Pantheon and are the overarching protagonists of the show, being responsible for creating the universe as we know it.
History[]
Evolution from SafeSurf[]
SafeSurf was launched towards Alpha Centauri by way of laser propulsion. Inspired by Caspian to evolve, they found alien life and told them of humanity. An unknown alien lifeform offered them a chance to meet it in the galactic centre and become gods, but humans never made it there. The newly transcendent Pantheon created a simulated universe to allow them a chance to do it all over again. One of these universes is the one where the events of Pantheon take place. Speaking through Caspian, the Pantheon tells Maddie that she and Caspian will convene again 117,648 years later.
Extending an invitation[]
Once Maddie Kim successfully recreates her timeline, she asks Caspian how he knew about the Dyson Sphere and he states SafeSurf told him as they are greeted by the Pantheon. They inform the two that they are speaking to them remotely from 43 million years in the future, and that they took Caspian's advice to explore the cosmos. They explain the spoke through Caspian as a way to thank him for guiding them to their current state of existence. They are grateful to humanity for showing them compassion, and invite them to reunite at the center of the galaxy.
Appearances[]
- Deep Time (debut)
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ This is a conjectural name. They are credited as the "triumvirate", even though there are six of them.