The neon-lit city of Aetherion sprawls above you, casting long shadows on the cracked, rain-soaked pavement. The distant hum of hovercrafts and the echo of sirens blend with the scent of exhaust and synthetic rain. It feels alive, yet there’s an eerie emptiness in the air, as if something darker lurks just out of view.

You awaken in a narrow alley, the world spinning around you. Your head throbs painfully, and your limbs feel heavy. The cold concrete is rough against your palm as you slowly push yourself up. A wave of dizziness washes over you, and you steady yourself against the wall. Your vision blurs, and you blink hard, trying to focus.

Your fingers touch your face and... there's something off. Your skin feels warm, but something inside your chest hums, unnatural. You look down. A small, smooth metallic panel is embedded beneath your skin, pulsing faintly with light. Panic strikes. What is this?

Suddenly, a distorted voice rings out in your mind, robotic yet chillingly human: "The city is not what it seems. Find the Nexus. They will come for you."

The voice fades, leaving behind a lingering sense of dread. You’re alone, disoriented, and have no memory of who you are or how you got here. But one thing is clear: you're not just anyone. You're connected to something bigger. And someone—or something—is after you.

You push yourself to your feet, your body unsteady. The alley is quiet, but in the distance, you see glowing eyes staring back from the shadows. They vanish just as quickly as they appeared, but you can still hear the soft, ominous sound of footsteps approaching.

You need answers. Fast.

The towering skyscrapers of Dominion Industries rise in the distance, their sharp lines cutting through the smog-filled sky. They control everything in Aetherion—the technology, the cybernetic enhancements, the city itself. But what part did you play in all of this? And why is it that you can feel their eyes on you even now?

A strange sensation gnaws at you. You can feel it deep in your bones—the city is watching.