What is Omega?

Omega is a shared universe created on-line by the writers in the Omega Writer's Group. It was the first independent universe to come out of the wake of the vote to form rec.arts.comics.creative and was an attempt to create a universe where people could write more serious comic-book inspired stories..

The basic premise for the universe is that all super powers are explainable by psionic powers. From there, a world was built where some Omegas are virtual gods while others can make flowers change color. Some want to change the world, some can't even change their pants. There are honest to God villains and reluctant heroes. The Seekers are the US Government's response to the Omega, and Stormkiller seeks to develop the means to kill the most powerful of them, who happens to be an eighteen year old just reaching his adulthood. Some wear masks and call themselves by code-names, others find the concept ridiculous.

The first story was posted in 1994 and the latest one was added in 2000.

For those who want to read the stories faster than they become added to the website the complete archives for all Omega stories can be found at http://www.eyrie.org/ftp/racc/omega/