Challenge
Having revitalized Ironclad with opportunities for decent work, your journey takes you to the city of Titanfall. This towering metropolis was once the crown jewel of Astraeus, home to the planet’s most advanced technologies and infrastructures. Now, its innovation hubs sit silent, and its once-resilient infrastructure has begun to crumble. The transportation systems are failing, and the towering buildings are now dangerous relics of the past.
In Titanfall, you meet Aric, an ambitious young engineer who dreams of restoring the city to its former glory through sustainable infrastructure. As you explore the decaying systems and unused technology, Aric explains how innovation could transform the city—but only if the infrastructure is strong enough to support it.
However, not everyone shares Aric's vision. Enter Helena Margrave, a powerful corporate mogul who profits from the current state of decay in Titanfall. Margrave owns many of the failing infrastructure projects and has no interest in revitalization that might disrupt her lucrative contracts. She employs ruthless tactics to thwart any attempts at innovation, spreading fear among the citizens and manipulating the local government to suppress any new initiatives that could challenge her dominance.
Your mission is to collaborate with Aric to create a project that highlights the importance of resilient infrastructure and innovation in rebuilding Titanfall. Perhaps you will design an interactive platform to crowdsource ideas for urban renewal, create prototypes for sustainable transportation systems, or develop an educational campaign on the importance of infrastructure to economic stability.
As you and Aric work to inspire the people of Titanfall, you must also strategize ways to counter Margrave's influence, proving that the future of the city can be reclaimed through innovation and resilience. Your efforts could not only breathe new life into Titanfall but also set a precedent for future cities aiming to innovate while maintaining stability.
Project Brief: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Initiative
Consider how your work can:
- Promote sustainable industrial practices that reduce environmental impact while boosting productivity.
- Encourage innovation by creating platforms or initiatives that support startups and inventive solutions within the community.
- Enhance infrastructure by proposing designs or strategies that improve transportation, connectivity, and public facilities, ensuring they are resilient and sustainable.
Let your creativity inspire you as you craft a solution that contributes to building a robust and innovative infrastructure, paving the way for a thriving industrial landscape that benefits all.
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Important Dates
Challenge opens:
January 27, 2025 at 9:00am ET
Challenge closes:
February 2, 2025 at 11:59pm PT
Submission Format
All projects for Mastery Quest: Sustainable Futures will be hosted on GitHub, making it easy to share and explore the amazing ideas you'll create throughout the summit.
All submissions must include:
- A public GitHub link to your project
- A screenshot of your project
- A brief description:
- Project concept
- How it embodies the theme
- Technologies used
- Notable features or challenges
Let's see what you build on GitHub as we work together toward a more sustainable future!
If you’re new to GitHub, now’s the perfect time to dive in! GitHub is a platform that lets you host, share, and collaborate on code—perfect for showcasing your Sustainable Futures project. Check out these resources to get started:
- GitHub for Beginners YouTube playlist
- GitHub’s Getting Started documentation
- A handy Git cheat sheet to guide you along the way.
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Submission Guidelines
- Deadline: Submit your project by February 2.
- How to Submit:
- Submit via email to masteryquests@bletchley.org and use the subject: Innovate for Tomorrow
- Ensure your project includes the required screenshot and description as specified above.
Judging Criteria
Your submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Creativity: How original, innovative, and imaginative is the project in addressing the challenge?
- Relevance to Theme: How well does the project align with and address the specific focus of the challenge?
- Clarity of Concept: How clearly and effectively does the project communicate its purpose, approach, and potential impact?
