Scenarios about 'tyranny'

The exercise of power through cruel, unjust, or oppressive means by an individual or group, typically characterized by arbitrary rule that disregards established laws or constitutional limits. Throughout history, tyrannical regimes have emerged in various forms, from ancient despots to modern dictatorships, often marked by suppression of opposition, censorship, and human rights abuses. In alternate history scenarios, the rise, fall, or prevention of tyrannical systems frequently serves as a pivotal point of divergence that dramatically reshapes societies and global power structures.