| Cause | Hijacked nanobots |
| Onset | 2020s |
| Damage | Attacks on neural networks • Infrastructure losses • Psychological trauma |
| Legacy | Drastic changes in global politics • Psychological trauma repercussions • Increased cooperation for future global crises |
| Duration | Several years |
| Affected Nations | Global |
| Containment Strategies | Innovative scientific approaches • Infrastructure sacrifice • Global collaboration |
| Countries most affected | Countries with widespread nanobot technology use • Developing nations with limited infrastructure |
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| Depictions in popular culture | Books • Films • TV shows • Video games |