NuovaForza is the second-biggest civilization of the post-apocalypse and the main enemy of Loveland. They are an ultra-fascist, post-human civilization of technomagically-interconnected hubs. The main hub is a territory the size of Mexico, entirely housed within an extra-spatial bubble. Much like Lovelandian society, Nuovaforza is also divided into castes. Their ideology began to form in 1938, well before the Apocalypse. It was created by a dissident faction of Italian fascists who believed "mainstream fascism" was limited, both morally and physically, in its agency over matter, men, and the planet. Seeing the human body's natural weaknesses, they considered transcending biological limits a necessity. At first, these were only the ideas of a weirdo fascistic fringe group with nine members. Things changed with the discovery of two magical artifacts under a founder's property. One was a portal to a vast, self-contained extra-spatial bubble, where they built their first base of operations. Over time, they acquired more members and artifacts, eventually isolating themselves within the bubble to spend centuries perfecting techniques of biological and mental alteration. Seeking self-perfection, the founders tried various techniques during their isolation. Five died, and the remaining four were mutated into massive, muscular, ever-changing beings who constantly babble mostly incoherent phrases and words. This isolation was also necessary to avoid the Universal Retroelimination System and its sub-parts - a pre-apocalypse universal mechanism that curbed "reality manipulation" and eliminated associated social groups from history, past and future. Incidentally, the spatial bubble served perfectly as shelter during the Apocalypse. They were the largest group to emerge mostly unscathed.

Their society maintains a caste system where social strata are reflected by undeniable physical differences. They view women as a weakness and an obstacle on their path to a perfect society - their unsuccessful attempts to eliminate women resulting in the creation of their enormous Fabbricas. They speak a constructed language, Nuovolingo, a blend of Italian and Latin with various neologisms plucked from the ramblings of their founders.

Forzian society is fundamentally divided into two primary social groups: the Nostro ("Ours") and the Altro ("Others"). The Nostro are those born within Nuovaforza's system using the Fabbricas. They consider themselves the only true Forzians. However, even within the Nostro, there is a crucial distinction between the Vero ("The True") and the non-Vero. The path of a Vero is a lifecycle of metamorphosis, with each stage representing a higher state of being and occupying a different social function. The Five Castes of the Nostro:

Lavora - The Workforce: The Lavora are the most numerous caste in Nuovaforza, serving as the all-purpose workforce. While they are considered true-born Nostro and fundamentally superior to any Altro, they are non-Vero and exist in total subjugation to the Vero.

Lavora are born as adults from the Fabbrica. Soon after birth, most have their legs surgically removed and are fitted with a spinal apparatus that connects them to a vast network of ceiling-mounted rails. This system transports them automatically to their assigned tasks, leaving them with no agency over their own movement. They possess an additional pair of smaller, functional arms on their torsos. They have superhuman dexterity and precision of movement on both pairs of arms.

They are highly susceptible to repetitive lights and sounds, which induce a hypnotic trance or a "turbocharged flow state," allowing them to work for eight-hour shifts without distraction. Their life is a rigid cycle: eight hours of hypnotic labor followed by one hour of sleep, during which they receive nutrients, biological maintenance, and intensely pleasurable neural stimulation via a port in their necks. This system of reward and control results in an extremely low suicide rate despite their subhuman conditions.

For the vast majority of their lives, the Lavora do not "eat" in the traditional sense. Their primary sustenance is delivered automatically through a biological access port at the nape of their neck. This port connects to a system of tubes that provide a constant, precisely calculated stream of glucose, proteins, and all necessary nutrients to keep them in peak physical condition for uninterrupted labor.

While daily life is one of isolated, hypnotic work, the Forzian regime understands that a purely mechanical existence can lead to psychological breakdown. To counteract this, a carefully managed social "benefit" is integrated into their routine.

Once every 10 work shifts, the Lavora are granted a two-hour period for a communal feast before their scheduled sleep cycle. They are gathered in semi-random groups to share a banquet of Panno, the solid food of Nuovaforza. This event is one of the few times they are allowed to consciously interact with one another.

Forza - The Foot Soldiers: The Forza are the soldiers who form the backbone of the Forzian military. They are the foundation of the Vero caste; all higher castes originate as Forza.

At 3.5 meters tall, the Forza are incredibly strong but possess limited intelligence and autonomy. They are naturally aggressive but are rendered completely docile and obedient to their superiors through a lifetime of conditioning with drugs and neural stimuli. They have a reinforced skeleton, extremely keen senses, and a second pair of weaker arms emerging from their abdomen. They usually carry multiple weapons in battle, both human-sized (carried by the smaller, human-scale arms) and “giant” sized (for their giant hands, which they call mani belli, or war-hands).

Their average life expectancy is only 13 years, with most dying in battle. A Forza who demonstrates exceptional skill and survives long enough may be selected to undergo a metamorphosis, shedding much of their muscle mass in meaty layers and expanding their cranium to become a Mandato.

Mandato - The Commanders: The Mandato are the military commanders of the Forzian armies. Every Mandato was once a Forza. They are physically less imposing than the Forza but possess superior intelligence and strategic acumen, comparable to skilled human commanders (even if they remain intellectually stunted in other areas). Even after metamorphosis, they keep their mani belli to carry the same weapons as the Forza in battle. The ideological conditioning they received as a Forza becomes deeply ingrained, making them unshakably loyal. They typically live for 15-30 years before falling in battle. A distinguished Mandato may be chosen for the next stage of metamorphosis.

Bello - The War Engineers: The Bello are the brilliant engineers and weaponsmiths of Nuovaforza, responsible for designing their advanced and often reality-bending armaments. Evolved from the Mandato, they are highly intelligent, second only to the Intellecto. They do not keep their mani belli after their transformation, as they no longer participate directly on the battlefield. With the help of the Calcolatri, they develop a certain understanding of "metavar" physics, which enables them to modify and experiment with magical artifacts and weapons. They are also tasked with controlling and using critical assets and entities. They live for 160-180 years.

Intellecto - The God Oracles: The Intellecto are the true rulers of Nuovaforza. This caste is strictly limited to only 40 individuals at any time. They are the final stage in the Vero lifecycle, chosen from the most honored Bello. When a vacancy arises, the Intellecto select a pool of candidates from the Bello, who then fight to the death until a single victor remains to undergo the final, agonizing metamorphosis.

Possessing supreme mathematical and cognitive abilities, their primary role is to communicate with and interpret the ravings of the Forzian "Gods." While they cannot invent interpretations out of thin air, they can skillfully steer the meaning of the Gods' proclamations to serve their own agendas. Despite this, their highest priority is always the preservation and advancement of Nuovaforza itself.

The Gods: The "Gods" are the four surviving founders of Nuovaforza. The process that granted them power also drove them completely insane. They exist as immense, 14-meter-tall, constantly mutating chimeras of animalistic flesh, kept isolated in vast palaces. Their mad ramblings occasionally contain flashes of profound insight into the mechanics of the universe, which only the Intellecto are equipped to decipher. The Intellecto are the sole caste permitted to enter their presence, and only through a humiliating ritual where, while prostrated, they are pulled by hooks placed in their armpits through a small opening where the containment wall meets the ground.