Sometime in the foreseeable future… The government caved in the face of the war’s aftermath, unable to stem the tide of corruption and bloodshed that washed out onto the streets. For their assistance in restoring ‘law and order’ after they had unleashed anarchy, the previous government had to give up exterritorial rights, and then it was all over. The age that followed was one of unprecedented economic growth and development – quickly growing into their own self-sufficient megacities, each with its own set of laws, culture, and the shadow economy.
Subsequently, progress was made in a wide range of scientific disciplines. The advancement of AI, VR apps, gene editing, food printing to feed people, and cutting-edge robots has raised living standards overall. YOU have just developed a cure for “Malkov’s illness” in “Cyberlinxxx.” Millions of lives have been destroyed by this psychosomatic illness that manifests itself in physical symptoms in the brain and central nervous system.
Successful treatment would imply a lot of money on the market. The biomedical divisions of the various megacorporations won’t let this opportunity pass them by. You’re in their sights now, and they won’t rest until they obtain what’s rightfully yours. However, you are not surrendering without a fight. The surrounding megacity of Arriaka is now your only hope for survival… But, if you get there, you could find the solution to survive this ordeal.