In what may be his most bizarre—and oddly strategic—announcement yet, Elon Musk has revealed to the world that he is now the father of 14 children, with more reportedly on the way. And he’s not stopping there.

During a surprise interview at a private tech summit in Austin, Texas, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO made a jaw-dropping proclamation: he plans to build a “legion” of offspring to help repopulate and “preserve consciousness” ahead of what he believes is an oncoming societal collapse. According to Musk, civilization is on a ticking clock, and mass birth decline is “the silent crisis no one is taking seriously.”

“Low birth rates are more dangerous than global warming,” Musk stated, echoing past sentiments. “If we don’t act now, humanity may not survive.”

But this time, he’s not just speaking—he’s acting.

The billionaire confirmed he has quietly fathered multiple children with several partners, including high-profile figures and reportedly even unnamed surrogates, fueling speculation and conspiracy theories. Social media lit up overnight, with #MuskBabyBoom trending globally and reactions ranging from stunned awe to open ridicule.

Critics argue Musk is pushing a bizarre pro-natalist agenda, bordering on the dystopian. Supporters, however, claim he’s simply “walking the walk” after years of warning that plummeting birth rates threaten the human species.

“He’s not trying to build a cult,” one source close to Musk said. “He’s building insurance—for humanity.”

Musk, who has famously stated that he wants to die on Mars but “not on impact,” has always tied his family planning to his grander visions of colonizing space and extending human life. Now, he’s adding a layer of urgency: that humanity must multiply before it’s too late.

“Something big is coming,” Musk said ominously during the summit, “and I want my children—and your children—to survive it.”

The comment has ignited a firestorm of speculation. Is Musk referring to environmental collapse? Artificial intelligence run amok? Economic meltdown? He didn’t clarify—intentionally, many believe.

Among the wild theories circulating:

Musk is preparing to colonize Mars with his own descendants.

He’s quietly creating a new elite generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders.

The “legion” is a metaphor—or not.

Meanwhile, Grimes, the artist and mother of three of Musk’s children, cryptically tweeted: “The prophecy unfolds 🌌🧬.” Other former partners have remained silent.

This isn’t the first time Musk has linked population decline to global catastrophe. But his recent comments, combined with his growing family, have launched the discussion into overdrive.

Even economists and demographers have weighed in. “He’s not entirely wrong,” one researcher said. “Many developed nations are now in negative population growth. But creating your own dynasty? That’s… unconventional.”

Unconventional is Musk’s signature. From flamethrowers to brain chips, he’s never played by anyone’s rulebook—and now, he may be rewriting the most primal rule of all: how humanity survives.

Whether this is a headline-grabbing stunt, a genuine call to action, or a billionaire’s eccentric plan to shape the future of civilization—one thing is certain: Elon Musk isn’t done surprising us.

And if he’s right, his 14 children may not just be part of his legacy—they may be humanity’s last line of defense.

Stay tuned. The next chapter is just beginning.