ZPC ("Zero Population Count") is a first-person shooter computer game developed by Zombie Entertainment in 1996 which uses the Marathon 2 engine. It was noted for its stylized look adapted from artwork by Aidan Hughes. The story focuses on Arman, an exiled "Warrior Messiah" who has come of age and sets out to reclaim his throne. 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Marathon is a series of science fiction first-person shooter computer games from Bungie Software released for the Apple Macintosh. ... Aidan Hughes is a British commercial artist. ...