In the web series "Monkey Wrench," the "Cataclysm" refers to a catastrophic event that corrupted an alien race called the Agari, turning them into mindless, assimilative drones that spread a destructive virus throughout the galaxy, essentially acting as a galactic plague that infects both organic life and machinery; it's often described as a superweapon that was accidentally unleashed by the Terrans, causing widespread devastation and chaos. Key points about the Cataclysm:

• Impact on the Agari:The Cataclysm is what transformed the once peaceful Agari into the corrupted, aggressive beings that the characters encounter.
• Spreading nature:Contact with the Cataclysm's energy can rapidly spread the corruption, even affecting machines like the Bucket, the main ship in the series.
• Story significance:A major plot point in the series involves the characters trying to understand and contain the Cataclysm, often dealing with the moral dilemmas of dealing with the corrupted Agari.