Dallus Lauren #

Dallus Lauren, also referred to as ‘Dallas Lauren’ in the Unbeleevable video, is one of the Trinity. According to the D8 log, he died in or before 2037.

Dallus 'Dallas' Lauren in Unbeleevable episode 1

Backstory #

The MOXYPAK was revolutionary, a personal air purification device that transforms CO2 into breathable oxygen using BioCores. Still widely used, even if considered rudimentary now. And the Synthetic Neurological Transference Human Project – systems designed to house human consciousness, enhancing cognitive functions and augmenting intellectual capacities. My father envisioned a future where these would mitigate the environmental collapse, though they’re currently limited to military use and the ultra-wealthy.

Ren in the D8 log

Dallus & Mantra #

On the fateful day of 19th of December 2004 Dallus first gets involved with unethical human experimentation at October Palace. From Unbeleevable Episode 2 we learn that on this day, he had come along with Strassman, who was deeply intrigued by the ramblings of Mantra cult leader Skys. Although Dallus was hesitant at first, him and their assistant Ro came along to meet him at the Skys & the Starjammers soirée. On this night, while much debauchery was going on, Dallus intended to leave when Skys did something to their assistant Ro. Both Dallus and Lauren decided to stay and push the boundaries of neurospiritual science.

However, the cult of Mantra (also known as the Neosages) eventually fell in an event also named the October Massacre, also at October Palace in Novosovia. Dallus and Elena fled from Novosovia with their son Ren, while Elena went into labour. ARC/HIVE was very interested in the scientist and his companions, leading boss Victor Carmine to order their extraction in an operation nicknamed Operation Trinity. Dallus and his family were extracted in time for their youngest, Lyra, to be born in the safety of ARC/HIVE’s lab. Shortly after, he writes his diary and Project D.U.S.T. is first proposed. From the research proposal we learn that Dallus is undergoing desensitization protocols for his mares, which he likely got as a result of Skys and his cult. More concerning is the fact that his daughter Lyra, born at ARC/HIVE and not exposed to the cult, is also seeing and drawing mares. This suggests that the mares may have been transferred genetically.

The Car Crash #

On November 5th 2024, Dallus visits the Gat3keeper theme park, a park known for its technological innovations. While he is driving home with his children Ren and Lyra in routine traffic, he gets into an accident that his daughter Lyra does not survive. Officials ruled that Dallus had made an error while driving, but rumors persisted that something in the park had caused the incident. It is also unclear where Dallus’ wife Elena is at the time of the accident, as she seems to vanish from records after their escape from Novosovia.

Working with Rebecca #

In November 2036 he starts working with Rebecca on the SYNTH (“Synthetic Neurological Transference Human Project”) project. From her Grumblr post we also learn that his youngest, Lyra, tragically passed away in a car crash. Dallus himself seems hollow, according to her, like he is only half there. Rebecca was the first successful synth after suffering from a terminal illness, thanks to Dallus’ invention. From his son’s log we also learn that he worked on the MOXYPAK, “a personal air purification device that transforms CO2 into breathable oxygen using BioCores”.

Death & Ikaro’s Legacy #

Dallus Lauren’s son was named Ikaro Lauren, a trans man who is referred to as Dallus’ daughter in his father’s diary, but prefers to call himself Ren. Like his father, he works with ARC/HIVE, now known as Nex Gen. He develops a series of AI assistants, the RO8OTs, following in his father’s footsteps. In the year 2037 we learn from Ren that his father has tragically passed away, in E.V.E.’s genesis log.

Comparison of photos to Operation Trinity document shot

The trinity document shows us that Dallus in the man we see in the music video for In the Dark, played by Forest Whitaker.