'We will live forever more'

We were founded in 1874 by a group of scientists who wanted to govern the country. For 76 years, we stayed undercover, formulating plans for national control. We watched the Great War and its brother rise and fall, but we did not take part. Our weapons could have saved many lives, but none of it would benefit us.

In 1950, we made ourselves public. We endelved ourselves in science, technology and engineering. New vaccines were created, new weapons tested and machines revolutionised. We made ourselves famous, we made ourselves great. But we hadn't made ourselves Gods. Sure, the public loved us and our work, but that was only a cover.

By 1960, there was a division of Black Row, of us, in every Capital City. By 1990, no one would have to walk more a few miles to reach a Black Row Department. We kept underground to hide our true work, so no one would come meddling. Now, in 2010, we are a leading party in UK Government.

But our secrets could not always be kept secret. We couldn't bribe, it would cost too much. So we resorted to murder. There were rumours, many, many rumours, but none could be proven true without a death to follow.

But for once, we're in disarray. There is a record of a War, set in the future, that seems highly unlikely from our position. We have no need to resort to open violence anymore. But we believe this War is not the future, but the past.

We are Black Row, the Makers of Worlds, Gods of our Universe. And now, no one can stop us. We will live forever more.