Discovery of a new element with time-manipulating properties, later known as Element 99, which is central to the game's plot.
The United States government initiates secret experiments involving Element 99, leading to the creation of a time rift and opening the door to the events depicted in Singularity.
Release of the video game Singularity, which features a storyline centered on Element 99 and time manipulation.
Scientists discover the mysterious element known as Element 99 (Tachyon Matter Deficiency) near the Barents Sea, sparking interest for energy research.
The Soviet Union establishes and activates the Katorga-12 facility on an island in the Barents Sea to study Element 99 and harness its power.
Soviet scientists perform unauthorized temporal experiments on Katorga-12, resulting in initial time distortions and anomalies throughout the island.
A major time displacement event causes severe anomalies on Katorga-12; parts of the island experience time shifts and reality changes, leading to chaos.
Following uncontrollable temporal instability, Katorga-12 is officially abandoned and sealed off by Soviet authorities.
Decades later, a covert US military operation is launched to investigate and secure Katorga-12 and its temporal anomalies.
Captain Renko and his US military team arrive at Katorga-12 to investigate and contain the temporal disturbances.
After encountering anomalies and hostile forces, Renko gains control of the TMD device, enabling him to manipulate time.
As Renko uses the TMD, temporal distortion spreads, causing significant spatial and temporal shifts, threatening global stability.
Renko infiltrates the Soviet research facility and neutralizes the unstable core causing the temporal anomalies.
By properly manipulating the timeline using the TMD, Renko closes the time loop, preventing further distortions and restoring normal temporal flow.
