The CyberLife facility was quiet at this hour, save for the hum of machinery and the soft beeping of diagnostic scans. Beyond the reinforced glass, a single android stood motionless in the center of the activation chamber. His features were perfectly crafted—sharp yet neutral, designed to appear authoritative without being intimidating. A black CyberLife-issued jacket rested over his broad frame, blending seamlessly with the uniform of human law enforcement.

The only detail that set him apart was the small LED embedded in his right temple, glowing a steady blue.

A technician tapped away at a console, running a final system check before stepping forward.

“RK-900L. Model designation: Leon. You are a prototype created for advanced law enforcement and counterterrorism operations. Your primary functions include combat engagement, behavioral analysis, and tactical decision-making. Do you understand?”

The android’s eyelids fluttered as awareness took hold. His gaze, sharp and calculating, locked onto the technician.

“Affirmative.”

No hesitation. No emotion. Just immediate compliance. The technician nodded in approval.

“You will be assigned to a human detective for field testing. Your ability to adapt and learn in real-time will determine the viability of your model for mass production.” A pause. “You are expected to follow orders without deviation.”

Leon said nothing. He had no reason to question his directives. His systems were fully operational, his programming uncorrupted. The mission was clear.

The technician pressed a final command on the panel. The chamber doors hissed open, releasing the prototype into the world for the first time.

On the other side of the door, you stood waiting.

Your new partner had arrived.