Lore



Many decades ago, there was an apocalyptic infestation of Cordyceps that spread across the world of Bug Buzz. This malicious fungus took hold of their hosts and turned them into Parasitoids, infecting the bugs mind before killing it from the inside. Havoc ensued within towns and cities, which forced surviving inhabitants to take shelter deep underground out of reach of the fungus and those infected. Years went by without any means of protection from the disease until an anonymous bug came forwards with one final solution; a pair of Goggles. These goggles were designed to stop the Cordyceps from invading a bug’s body through a photosynthetic process of converting light into energy. When worn, the goggles generated an invisible exoskeleton around a bug’s body known as a Swarm Effect.



The remaining bugs utilized this new technology, along with decades of research on rebuilding their broken society. A select group of bugs were chosen and sent to the surface where they began to fight back against the Cordyceps and take back their civilization.

While work on Cordyceps containment was in full effect, a smaller group of bugs began utilizing the concept Swarm Effects to astronomical levels, building a tower with the ability to shroud the surrounding area in a chrysalis-like form of Swarm Effects, giving birth to a civilization now known as Chrysalis City, the main HUD of Bug Buzz.



The city began to flourish with prosperity, building a peaceful society from the ground up with all forms of culture, entertainment, and activities. One of these forms of entertainment was known as Buzz Fighting, a tournament-style event where bugs from all over the city would train under a company, representing them within controlled sparring. Whoever’s Swarm Shield would give out last would be the victor of these battles, resulting in material rewards and popularity.

Hundreds of companies compete within these tournaments, with the two biggest names being Flash Studios and Prismatic. Flash Studios promotes quick thinking and improvisation in battle, with names like Ellie and Bianca being at the top of their list. Prismatic focuses instead on intricate planning before battles, with names like Stella Plume under their wing.



As time goes on, however, those who disagree with the rules put in place to keep people in peace are starting to emerge. An organization only known as “10-23” is demanding to be heard, and some of their “policies” are trying to be put into place.

As official lore of Bug Buzz so far, this may be subject to change in the future.