Translation, errors, typos: creative association TedJackal. This unofficial translation was made for informational purposes only and is not commercial. The end of World War II. Roosevelt's new agreement predetermined all American policy. Taxes have never been so high. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki brought fear of total destruction. With the emergence of new secret government agencies and sanctions, many fear for their business. “American freedom” has noticeably weakened... And many are desperately trying to regain their freedom. Among them is a dreamer, an immigrant, who went from being a poor man to one of the richest and most recognized people in the whole world. His name is Andrew Ryan, and he believes some men and women deserve better. And he decided to create the impossible, a utopia free from the state, censorship and moral restrictions on science. A place where you get what you deserve. And he created Rapture - a shining city under the sea. But, as we all know, utopia became the site of an incredible tragedy. This is the story of how it all began. And about how it ended...