Squanchland

Lore & Background

The existence of the Cronenberged Dimension serves as a stark contrast to the main timeline, highlighting the catastrophic consequences when Rick's genius is applied without foresight. In this world, Morty grows up not as a confident leader, but as a traumatized, angry individual forced to survive amidst the monsters. The society has no defenses capable of repelling interdimensional threats; it is a chaotic, monster-filled wasteland where the few remaining humans live in constant fear.

In Their Own Story

The sun rose over the crystalline spires of Squanchland, casting a prism of light across streets paved with self-repairing nano-materials. Morty walked through the plaza, not hiding in his hoodie, but greeting neighbors who waved back with genuine warmth. In the distance, Rick's workshop hummed with a clean energy that powered the entire continent. There were no screams of panic here, no portals tearing open to unleash monsters; just the quiet, steady rhythm of a world perfected by a mind that finally chose to stay.

Reader's Guide

Squanchland functions as an ideological counterpoint to the main timeline's chaos, representing what happens when Rick Sanchez applies his genius to societal betterment rather than personal escapism. The faction is essentially a nation-state governed by a single benevolent dictator whose authority is absolute yet universally accepted due to the tangible benefits provided to its citizens. Its primary goal is the maintenance of this utopia and the protection of Earth C-137 from external interdimensional threats. The members include the local population, who live in post-scarcity comfort, as well as Morty Smith, who acts as a key administrator and moral compass within the government. In the broader conflict of the multiverse, Squanchland serves as a sanctuary and a strategic stronghold. It demonstrates that Rick's potential for creation outweighs his tendency toward destruction. However, its existence is fragile, relying entirely on the stability of its founder and the specific timeline conditions that allowed it to flourish.

Did You Know?

• The Cronenberged Dimension (C-131) is the result of Rick's failed love potion in 'Rick Potion #9', which mutated most of Earth's population into Cronenberg monsters.
• The dimension has no organized society or defenses; it is a lawless wasteland where survivors scavenge for resources while avoiding the monsters.
• Morty Smith in this timeline grew up to be a traumatized, angry individual, not a confident leader, as seen when he confronts C-137 Rick and Morty.
• This dimension was abandoned by C-137 Rick and Morty after they fled there to replace their own ruined world, leaving the local Morty alone with the monsters.