# Mitosis: A Reckoners Story
## Introduction
- Background on the Reckoners Series
- Brief overview of the main series by Brandon Sanderson
- Introduction to the world where Epics rule and humans resist
- Purpose of "Mitosis"
- Short story supplementing the main series
- Focus on the character Mitosis and his role in the Reckoners' universe
## Part I: The Setting
- Newcago Under Steelheart's Rule
- Description of a city oppressed by an Epic dictator
- Citizens living in fear and under constant surveillance
- The Reckoners' Mission
- Overview of their resistance efforts
- Importance of gathering intelligence on Epics
## Part II: Mitosis' Backstory
- Origin of Mitosis
- Real name and human identity before becoming an Epic
- Event that triggered his transformation into an Epic
- Powers and Abilities
- Ability to duplicate himself and create multiple clones
- Strengths and weaknesses of his powers
- Role in Steelheart's Regime
- Position as one of Steelheart's enforcers
- Loyalty to Steelheart and enforcement of his laws
## Part III: Conflict and Betrayal
- Internal Struggles
- Mitosis' growing dissatisfaction with Steelheart's rule
- Questioning the morality of his actions as an Epic
- Encounter with the Reckoners
- Initial contact and tension between Mitosis and the Reckoners
- Negotiations and potential alliances
- Betrayal of Steelheart
- Decision to turn against Steelheart
- Consequences of his betrayal for himself and others
## Part IV: Resolution
- Mitosis' Redemption Arc
- Efforts to make amends for past wrongs
- Contribution to the fight against other Epics
- Impact on the Reckoners' Mission
- How Mitosis' involvement changes their strategies
- Strengthening the resistance movement
- Conclusion and Future Implications
- Final thoughts on Mitosis' character development
- Setup for future events in the Reckoners series
## Themes and Messages
- Morality and Power
- Exploration of how power corrupts and whether redemption is possible
- Resistance and Hope
- Importance of standing up against oppression despite overwhelming odds
- Identity and Transformation
- Struggles of maintaining humanity while possessing immense power