The Science behind the Epsilon Project

While the Epsilon project is solely and completely a work of fiction, we’ve tried, as much as possible, to keep it rooted in cold, hard, believable science.  We will be adding links and comments on this page that reflect the scientific reality of the Epsilon World. 

For an excellent review of the effects of a solar flare on our planet, and the disastrous potential consequences, please see these videos:

The US government has an actual action plan in place in case a massive solar flare does destroy the grid. The details are outlined in this document known as the National Space Weather Action Plan: