First Story

You wake up, groggy and uncomfortably cold. [[Get up]]

You're laying on the floor. As you get up, the pit in your stomach makes you feel queasy. It takes a few moments for your vision to focus. There's someone else in the room. What happened last night? [[Look around]] [[Check yourself]] (set: $health to 85) (display:"Intro Status")

The room is small and dimly lit. There's a door and on the opposite wall, [[curtains]]. To the right is the bed, with a woman on it. She's vaguely familiar. To the left, a desk. [[Check yourself]] (display:"Intro Status")

You check your jeans. You have your gun holstered on your right side. //Thank fuck//, you think. No coms, no wallet. In your back pocket is a [[microchip]]. It's a job, but you don't remember who gave it to you. It must have been last night. (display:"Intro Status")

You insert the chip into your gun, and you faintly hear Candace: //ID 4-6-1-3-Alpha-Romeo-6-6-6// "Fuck." you say out loud. The Hades Sector. //Where did I park my Roder?//, you think. "Your speedo is in the garage. We've got a print system." Says the woman. She must be a Necro. "I am," she says. "And my name is Xayla. My readings come and go, but you could stay a little longer. I //know// you want to." "Sorry babe, I gotta run." You say. "There are [[stims]] in my desk drawer. Take a few." (set: $xayla to false) [[Leave]] (display:"Intro Status")

You open the curtains. The sun blazes into the room. "Brightness down," you say, to which the window dims. It's morning, a few hours before noon. There's the typical rush of morning traffic. Cars and speedos are zipping by, and the buildings are displaying PG ads. You must be at least 30 stories up - it looks like you're in the Platinum Sector. [[Check yourself]] (display:"Intro Status")

You open the drawer and see the stims. Light-blue, almost glowing. You inject one and soon feel satiated. Queasiness is gone, and your vision is accute. (set: $xayla to true) [[Leave]] (set: $stims to 2) (set: $health to 100) [(display: "Status")]<status|

As you exit the lobby, your Roder is pulled up by a Butler. "Sire." ... The ride to the Hades Sector is smooth. You pass through several districts en route, flashing your VIP clearance given to you after a job in the Lightning Sector. The Hades Sector is distinct, though. It's basically immigration customs to get in and out, and there's rarely any traffic regardless. On your way there, Candace interupts the silence. "Judah, you've been gone from Athens for quite a while. would you like a refresher on the city's structure and culture?" [[Yes]] [[No thanks]] (set: $colosseum to false) (set: $credits to 300) [(display: "Status")]<status|

"Athens is a circular city, composed of 17 Sectors and three expanding circles. Which would you like to hear about?" [[Inner Circle]] [[Middle Circle]] [[Outer Circle]] [[Hades Sector]]

"Within the innermost circle is the Lightning Sector. Named after Zeus, this is where most of the city's government facilities are. The population of the Lightning Sector is roughly 20% human. It's majority Angels, Demi-Gods, and other Gifted intelligent species. Access to the Lightning Sector grants access to the rest of Athens, and every VIP clearance is given on a particular case. "Is there another sect of Athens you'd like a refresher on?" [[Middle Circle]] [[Outer Circle]] [[Hades Sector]] [[No thanks]]

"The middle circle, composed of sectors 2-9, are the middle-class, service, and fashion districts. Here you can find a range of military training, celebrity socialite societies, and white collar work. You just came from the Platinum Sector, also known as 'Sector 4', ranked fourth based on GDP per capita, cleanliness, and safety. "Ms. Xayla is a Necromancer, which has largely to do with her financial situation, as she's a junior interrogator for the Spartan Force. "Is there another sect of Athens you'd like a refresher on?" [[Inner Circle]] [[Outer Circle]] [[Hades Sector]] [[No thanks]]

"The outer circle, composed of Sectors 10-17, are primarily low-income residential neighborhoods and slums. Socio-economic mobility is rare unless you are Gifted. Since you left, the outer circle has seen a 5% increase of people becoming corrupted, particularly in the 16th and 17th Sectors, as they border the Hades Sector. "There has also been an increase in black market trade in the outer circle - sex trafficking, drugs, and illegal body modifications are seen abundant in the outer circle. "Is there another sect of Athens you'd like a refresher on?" [[Inner Circle]] [[Middle Circle]] [[Hades Sector]] [[No thanks]]

"The Hades Sector is the unofficial 18th Sector of Athens. It was a part of the expansion project over 50 years ago, but was soon overrun by ghouls, demons, and the corrupted. There is roughly a 50% human population living in abject poverty. Those that are Gifted inevitably become corrupted and are recruited into the underworld. "The most notable news about the underworld is the Baphomet, as the Latin population has been calling him. A mafia boss who has been running a wildly successful sex trafficking ring. It is of the utmost importance to maintain vigilent when entering the Hades Sector. The Spartan Force is not there to protect you. "Is there another sect of Athens you'd like a refresher on?" [[Inner Circle]] [[Middle Circle]] [[Outer Circle]] [[No thanks]]

"Thank you, Candance. That'll be all." You say. As you approach the Hades customs, you're given an address that Candace directs you toward. As you move through the neighborhood, you see the difference between Athens and the underworld. The streets aren't clean, there's people serving and doing drugs everywhere. Satyrs pimping humans, and ravens everywhere, all looking at you with curiosity and intent. When you stare into the void, the void stares back. In the middle of the neighborhood is a circular roundabout [[plaza]]. [[Continue on]] (set: $location to false) (set: $package to false) (set: $meeting to false) (set: $reputation to 0) (set: $mtgInfo to false) (set: $satyrInfo to false) (set: $brothel to false) (set: $ricochet to false) [(display: "Status")]<status|

(if: $brothel is false)[You enter the gun shop. There's a fat man behind the counter. He has a robotic arm and is smoking a cigarrete. He has traditional face tattoos - he's from overseas. "Whatchu want, vato?" He says hoarsely. (if: not $sniper) [[[Sniper]] - 200 Credits] (if: not $shotgun) [[[Shotgun]] - 150 Credits] [[Stims]] - 25 Credits each (if: $mtgInfo is true) [[Information]] [[plaza]]] (if: $brothel is true)[You approach the gun shop. Once you enter its proximity, the sentry quickly swivels to target you, a red line warning you to not step any closer. A voice sounds from the turret, "Whatchu want, ese? I ain't got shit for you right now." [[Ask for help]]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

(if: $colosseum is false and $brothel is false)[On one side, there's a [[Munitions-To-Go]], and on the other, a [[park]]. There's also a [[Satyr pimp]] near the park, with a woman on either side. He's standing in front of a building that's lit from the inside, music banging. Looks like a club or brothel or something of the sort.] (if: $brothel is true and $colosseum is false)[The plaza is more desolate than before. The pimp is gone, and the brothel has shut down. The [[Munitions-To-Go]] is still open, though there's now a defense sentry activated next to the sign. An automatic response to the gunshots. The [[park]] seems unbothered, though. (if: $location is false)["May I suggest the [[Munitions-To-Go]] as our next point of interest. Perhaps he has some information about which Colosseum Seleenos is currently located.]] (if: $meeting is false and $colosseum is false)[[[Continue on]]] (if: $location is true and $colosseum is false)[[[Go to Colosseum]]] (if: $colosseum is true)[The gun shop owner wanted whatever was so precious to Seleenos, which is this baby. You were hired to bring the package to the park. That's where Abraxas, Seleenos, and the Spartan Force will all intersect. What will you choose? [[Take baby to 'Munitions-To-Go]] [[Take baby to park]]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You head north toward the address. Candace directs you. The weather here is different from the rest of the city. It's like it's stuck in a state of gloomy dusk. Overcast, eerie. ... You arrive at the address. A slightly disheveled house - and almost quaint. A bitter afterimage of a failed hope. As you get off your Roder, the gun on your hip vibrates ever so slightly. Modeled after the Glock 34, it's quite a big pistol, with varying modes and ammo types. You think to your antique Glock 34, now worth a pretty penny. You wouldn't dare shoot something made from that age - too much respect. [[Knock on door]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

The park is pretty desolate, aside from the pickup game of basketball. (if: $brothel is false)[The trees are all dead, the ravens perched on every one. The [[Satyr pimp]] eyes you from across the way.] (if: $brothel is true) [The trees are all dead, ravens flying in droves overhead. The gunshots must've spooked them.] [[plaza]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You approach the pimp. "What's up sonny? You want a piece?" He says and gestures to the women, one of which has a tail. [[park]] [[plaza]] [[Buy]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

(if: $credits < 150) [Not enough credits.] (if: $credits >= 150) [You buy the shotgun on the wall. "You may want to buy some [[ricochet rounds]]. 25 Credits." Says Candace. "They could prove useful. (set: $shotgun to true)(set: $credits to $credits - 150)] (if: not $sniper) [[[Sniper]] - 200 Credits] (if: not $shotgun) [[[Shotgun]] - 150 Credits] [[Stims]] - 25 Credits each (if: $mtgInfo) [[Information]] [[plaza]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

(if: $credits < 25) [Not enough credits.] (if: $credits >= 25) [You buy a Stim for 25 credits.(set: $stims to $stims + 1) (set: $credits to $credits - 25)] (if: not $sniper) [[[Sniper]] - 200 Credits] (if: not $shotgun) [[[Shotgun]] - 150 Credits] [[Stims]] - 25 Credits each (if: $mtgInfo) [[Information]] [[plaza]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

"I'm looking for information on a certain person. A Satyr, Seleenos. I was told you could point me in the right direction." He glares at you while dragging the cigarette. "And watchu think I know about that //diâblo// Seleenos?" "I need to know where he's staying." "And watchu want with him?" "I'm trying to retreive a package from him." You respond. "I'll tell you, but if you're not on his side, I need you to do something for me. I need you to bring whatever it is you're trying to steal from him to me first. Then you can fuck off." "Deal." "He's staying at the northern Colosseum Inn. Good luck trying to get in. You'll need it." (set: $location to true) [[plaza]]

Health: $health

(if: $health > 100)[(set: $health to 100)] Health: $health Stims: $stims Credits: $credits (if: $stims > 0)[ (link-repeat: "Use stims") [(set:$stims to it - 1, $health to it+25)(replace: ?status)[[(display: "Status")]<status|]]] (if: $sniper is true)[Sniper] (if: $shotgun is true)[Shotgun] (if: $drone is true)[Drone]

(set: $health to $health + 15) (set: $stims to $stims - 1)

"Which one you want? The human is 50, the hybrid is 75." "Be careful, Judah. This establishment is well armed. It is wise to be fully equipped for the worst scenario." Says Candace. (if: $credits >= 50)[[Human]] (if: $credits >= 75)[[Hybrid]] [[plaza]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You can hear footsteps approaching. There's at least four people in the house. "Who is it?" "King." You say. The door opens. You see two black men, the one who answered is shirtless with thick dreads and yellow Dragon's Eyes. Highly illegal and rare black market implants, since dragons themselves are rare and verocious. It's said that the compatability rate of implantation is less than 1%, but there haven't been enough procedures to confirm this. You're both impressed and intimidated. "And who the fuck is King?" He says in a Jamaican accent. [[Answer passively]] [[Answer aggressively]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

"The job. Someone in this house hired me, unfortunately I can't remember who." You say. "Ah, yes. The job. Come in." He gestures and turns his back to you, and that's when you notice them. Wings. Not feathered, but black and scaly, like a bat's. A fallen Angel. No wonder he's compatible with the Dragon's Eye. He must have slayn the dragon himself. This man is truly dangerous. [[Follow him in]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

"Who the fuck do you think? I'm here for the job. I'll take my leave if you're only going to waste my time." Before you can react, he has his hand at your throat, hoisting you off the ground. Black wings spread out from behind him. //A fallen Angel, shit.// You think. His eyes stare into you with the gaze of Hades himself. [[Fight back]] [[Apologize]] (set: $health to it - 15) [(display: "Status")]<status|

The house is cleaner than it looks from the outside. No stains, cockroaches, or nice furniture. In fact, the more you look around, the sleeker the apartment is. Is this what the inside of all the houses look like? Is it not as impoverished as you thought? "What's your name?" Asks fallen Angel as he sits in the dining room. There's several papers spread around the table as well as photos of women. You have a bad feeling about this. "Six of the nine women on the table have been reported missing within the last 30 days." Says Candace into your ear. The neural link between you, your gun, and Candace can't be intercepted by Mythics. "My name is King." You repeat. "Your birth name. What is your birth name?" He's sparking a [[joint]], looking at me with intent. [["I can't tell you. It's policy."]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You immediately draw your gun and aim it at the Angel's forehead. And the gun switches to Disintegrator mode, a mode especially useful for Mythics. He recognizes this, but doesn't flinch. Instead, he laughs, flexing his large canines. "King! You certainly live up to your reputation. A true Lightning-class Runner. Congratulations. Come inside." He says, and drops you. As he walks inside, his wings recede into a more discrete position on his back, where you can't see them from the front. (set: $reputation to $reputation + 10) [[Follow him in]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

"W-wait, okay I'm sorry." You manage to stammer between choked breaths." "Sorry? I have no time for pussies with apologies." He says with an evil smile. You hear a deep crack, and drop to the ground. Everything goes black. (set: $health to 0) ''GAME OVER'' [(display: "Status")]<status|

The employer notices me staring. "What, are you gay?" "The weed. You can get cheaper and more effective drugs here in Athens." "Ah, yes. The ganja runs in my culture. Raised on it. Now, what is your name - your birth name?" [["I can't tell you. It's policy."]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

"Ahh but of course. The Runner's Code. I am Abraxas. This gentleman is my associate, Drake. Please, [[sit]]." You take notice of this man's beauty. Angels are always remarkably beautiful, and even though this one has fallen, he still exudes the blessings of an Angel. [(display: "Status")]<status|

"Let's hurry this." You say. "A Satyr pimp. //The// Satyr pimp. His name is Seleenos, a devout worshiper of Dionysus. The Latins have been calling him the Baphomet, or //El Diáblo//. He's the number one trafficker in the Hades Sector, responsible for at least half of the sex business here. If he's eliminated, his mafia will be without leader and will disperse." "I'm not a mercanery or assassin." "I'm not asking you to kil him. I need you to steal something of his and bring it to a specific location." "What and where?" "The what is irrelevant. You'll know when you see it. The where is tricky. Seleenos is elusive, cunning. You'll need to find him. I'm sure that won't be a problem for the Lightning runner //King// himself." He laughs to himself. "Bring the package to the park at the center of town. We'll be watching you. We'll be ready." As you leave, Abraxas states, "Start searching at the city centre. There's a lesser pimp, one of his whores should be able to tell you something. You can also try the gun shop, the man is well known among Seleenos' clan." (if: $credits < 100)["Here's 100 credits. You'll need it to buy one of the women, so don't waste it." (set: $credits to $credits + 100)] (set: $satyrInfo to true) (set: $mtgInfo to true) (set: $meeting to true) [[plaza]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You take the human and head into the building. It's a brothel. There's a few humans, hybrids, and even some corrupted Gifted women, eyes black and purple, their thoughts invading yours. The woman leads you upstairs to an empty room. "What do you want, baby?" (set: $credits to $credits - 50) [[Ask for sex]] (if: $satyrInfo is true)[[Ask for information]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You take the hybrid and head into the building. It's a brothel. There's a few humans, hybrids, and even some corrupted Gifted women, eyes black and purple, their thoughts invading yours. The woman leads you upstairs to an empty room. "What do you want, baby?" (set: $credits to $credits - 75) [[Ask for sex]] (if: $satyrInfo is true)[[Ask for information]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You fuck the woman, not even knowing her name. When you're both finished, she lays in the bed with you. (set: $reputation to $reputation + 5) [[Leave building]] (if: $satyrInfo is true)[[Ask for information]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

"I wanted to ask you about something - someone." You say. She hesitates. "Okay." "Are you close with your pimp?" "He's not my pimp. He's my boss. Pero si, we're tight. What do you want to know?" "Is he tied to Seleenos?" She gives you a wide-eyed look. "He is el Diablo! I have to go. I can't help you." [[Press her]] [[Leave building]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You exit the building, and are back where you started. [[Satyr pimp]] [[plaza]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You grab her by the hand. "Please, I want to help. I need your cooperation." "No!" She screams, and presses a button on her wrist. Within a few seconds, there's banging on the door. They're going to break it down. [[Fight]] [[Escape]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

They're ramming the door. Any second now. (if: $shotgun is true) [[Use shotgun]] (if: $sniper is true) [[Use sniper]] [[Use handgun]] (set: $inn to false) [(display: "Status")]<status|

You jump out of the window, taking a bit of damage on the landing. You're in an alley behind the building, no one in sight. You start to go back to the plaza, when you hear someone shout "Don't fuck with us ever again!!" from the window. [[plaza]] (set: $health to $health - 15) [(display: "Status")]<status|

You put your back against the wall, next to the door. The door bursts open, with 2 people coming in. A human and a Satyr. BANG BANG! They both drop dead. You hear more coming up the stairs. (set: $brothel to true) [[Escape]] [[Fight your way out]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You position yourself next to the door. The door bursts open, a human and a Satyr rushing in. You point your gun at the back of the Satyr's head. The sound of your gun switching to Kill mode causes both of them to pause. "What you want, boy?" Says the Satyr with a taste of disgust in his voice. "Don't you dare point that thing at me and not [[kill me]]. You'll regret it playboy." [[Ask about Seleenos]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

(if: $credits < 200) [Not enough credits.] (if: $credits >= 200) [You buy the automatic rifle on the wall. (set: $sniper to true)(set: $credits to $credits - 200)] (if: not $sniper) [[[Sniper]] - 200 Credits] (if: not $shotgun) [[[Shotgun]] - 150 Credits] [[Stims]] - 25 Credits each (if: $mtgInfo) [[Information]] [[plaza]] (display: "Status")

You position the rifle onto the bed. The door bursts open. The first person that walks in is a human, you shoot them dead. While reloading, the second person, another Satyr, grabs you and throws you against the wall. He and the rest of them beat you dead and throw you into the alley. (set: $health to 0) ''GAME OVER'' [(display: "Status")]<status|

(if: $ricochet is true)[You set the shotgun to Ricochet mode, and start blasting down the hall, out of sight from the henchmen. Then, silence. "The brothel owner has fled the premises. This has not gone according to plan." Says Candace. (set: $reputation to $reputation + 15) [[Inspect building]]] (if: $ricochet is false)[You wait for the men to approach, when something is thrown into the room. BANG! You can't see or hear anything. You start shooting the door in hopes of hitting the enemies. By the time you regain your vision, you see you've hit two of the men, but you're also hit. (set: $health to $health - 50) [[Stand your ground]] [[Escape]]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

"What is your connection to Seleenos?" You ask. "Who the fuck is that?" [[Good cop]] [[Bad cop]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You shoot the human, then the Satyr. You hear more of them running up the stairs. (set: $brothel to true) [[Fight them all]] [[Escape]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

"Your boss. Not the one outside, the one higher up. Where is he?!" As you begin your interrogation, four more men jump you. You were too busy questioning the Satyr. They kill you. (set: $health to 0) ''GAME OVER'' [(display: "Status")]<status|

You shoot the Satyr in the leg. "Ah, Fuck!" He cries. "Your dick is next. Dionysus will not let you ascend without one." You threaten. "A-alright! He's staying at one of his inns, the Colosseum Inn. It's heavily guarded. No one lives around them anymore. I don't know which one, I swear!" He pleads. As he finishes, you hear the cavalry coming up the stairs. (set: $brothel to true) [[Fight them all]] [[Escape]] (set: $inn to true) [(display: "Status")]<status|

(if: $credits >= 25) [You purchase the ricochet rounds. (set: $ricochet to true)(set: $credits to $credits - 25)] (if: $credits < 25) [Not enough credits.] (if: not $sniper) [[[Sniper]] - 200 Credits] (if: not $shotgun) [[[Shotgun]] - 150 Credits] [[Stims]] - 25 Credits each (if: $mtgInfo) [[Information]] [[plaza]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

This game contains explicit and violent content. [[EPISODE ONE]] (set: $drone to false) (set: $sniper to false) (set: $shotgun to false)

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You decide to look for clues regarding Seleenos' whereabouts and the "package" Abraxas needs you to recover. [[Go downstairs]] [[Search room]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You take out the human, then the Satyr. As you get ready, something is thrown into the room. You look, and hear a loud BANG! You're blinded, ringing in your ears. Before you know it, you're shot dead. (set: $health to 0) ''GAME OVER'' [(display: "Status")]<status|

Before you fully recover, another flashbang hits you. Before you know it, you're shot dead. (set: $health to 0) ''GAME OVER'' [(display: "Status")]<status|

The building is desolate. Everyone has evacuated, except the bartender. You then notice that the bartender is a robot. //Great//, you think. "Might I suggest checking the office? Perhaps some financial records may help you." Suggests Candace. [[Search office]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You don't find anything unusual. You doubt there will be anything of use in the other rooms-for-rent on this floor. [[Go downstairs]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

It's your typical office. Desk, computer, drawers. You connect your gun to the computer, which bypasses the system for you. After a few clicks, you find out that Seleenos operates through a chain of inns scattered throughout the Hades Sector, as well as Athens. The Colosseum Inn. (set: $inn to true) He's more widespread than you originally thought. (set: $brothel to true) [[plaza]]

"I'm looking for Seleenos. I need some help. There's people looking for me right now. I'll pay you well, I just need some information." "Seleenos? Were you the one that shot up the brothel across the street?" [["Yes"]] [["No"]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

The door unlocks, to which you swiftly enter. It immediately locks. The sentry is back to surveilling. "Why you shoot up the brothel?" He asks. "I needed information on Seleenos, and they didn't want to give me any. I did not want it to go that way." The Latin laughs. "It never goes that way //dúndo//! That's life out here." There's a pause. "Watchu want with Seleenos?" (if: $inn is true)["I'm trying to retrieve something from him. I know he runs the Colosseum chain. I just don't know which one."] (if: $inn is false)["I'm trying to retrieve something from him. I don't know where he is, though.] "Lucky for you, we hate Seleenos. He is //el Diáblo//. He takes our mothers, sisters, and daughters. He pimps them out to those //pínche// Satyrs. Only way out is black market or death. He makes me sell to his tribes - the Colossuem Inns. I can help you. But I need something too." "What is it?" "Whatever the you're stealing from //el Diáblo//, I want you to bring it here." There's another pause. "We won't be able to get information an easier way." Says Candace. "Alright, I'll bring it over. You have my word." "Aight then. Follow me." [[Follow]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

"Then get out, there's too much heat out here." As you leave, a car approaches you. You get gunned down on the spot. (set: $health to 0) ''GAME OVER'' [(display: "Status")]<status|

He opens the back door, which leads to what looks like a private gun room. Higher-tech kinematic weapons, bio-weapons, body mods, and Spartan Force shields. "Seleenos is at the North Inn, the one furthest from Athens. It's all Mythics and monsters. You'll probably die." "Thank you. I appreciate your help." You say. He clicks a button on his wrist, and a drone comes hovering out of the corner. "And this is for you. As a thank you for going against Seleenos. The drone needs to link." (set: $drone to true) [[Link with drone]] (set: $location to true) [(display: "Status")]<status|

The Colossseum Inn is a short drive away. On the way, you get a glimpse of the rest of the Hades Sector. It's incredible dense, with buildings and RVs piled on top of eachother. ... You can tell you're arriving by the lack of people walking around. The Colosseum is, unsurpisingly, built like the original. The cylinder is old and worn-down. There's several lights on. "The standard Colosseum Inn is built to house 500 people. There's 14 entrances. There are hundreds of air ducts as well as emergency staircases." (set: $vault to false) You have no idea how you're going to approach. The entire facility is heavily guarded from where you can see, and you doubt they'd let you in. "It seems like the first few floors are a brothel. Maybe you can sneak in through there." (if: $sniper is true)[Before you enter, you surveil the top floors with your sniper. You notice something remarkable - a vault on the 10th floor. That's where the package must be. (set: $vault to true)] [[Front Entrance]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You pull a wire out of your head. This wire helps your brain link between neural networks, such as your gun and Candace, allowing you to issue commands through thought. After a few minutes, it's done, and the drone starts to fly. You immediately crash it into the wall. The owner laughs. "Is not a gun fool! He's like a person, let him flow." You calm yourself, and focus on keeping him balanced. You can feel his different modes and signals flowing through you. "Here's a few stims. Good luck." Says the owner, "You'll need it." (set: $stims to $stims + 3) [[plaza]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You enter through the front entrance. There's heavy security, but the more business, the better. It's big - grandiose, even. The lights are dimmed, like a club, but the prestine of the interior is visible. There's humans, hybrids, even a few fairies walking around, waiting to be rented out. As you continue to look around, you notice him. [[Zerkses]], a semi-famous Demi-God, great grandson of Hercules. You need to avoid him at all costs. [[Search around]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

The Demi-Gods are revered as royalty and can live for hundreds if not thousands of years. It is said that they become stronger the more famous they are, as more people pray to them. Some ascend to Olympus. Others fall from grace, tempted by selfishness and greed. As above, so below. [[Front Entrance]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You go to one of the bars, where there's a menu. On one side, drinks, and the other, women. As you're looking through, you hear a conversation. It's Zerkses. "No, but I heard about the special item he'll be auctioning later. He told me it's worth at least a few lifetimes' worth, so no matter what, I will have it by the end of the night." You overhear the immortal saying. (if: $vault is false)[You have to find the auctioning room.] (if: $vault is true)[The auction prizes must be held in the vault.] [[Keep listening]] [[Keep searching]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

"Do you know where it's being held? If I'm going to commit multiple fortunes, I'd like to know what I'm spending it on." Asks Zerkses to one of the security. "There's no special treatment for our regulars on this occassion Zerkses, I'm sorry." So Zerkses is a regular here. [[Keep searching]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

As you look around the brothel. You see her. Xayla, the woman who I slept with yesterday night. She's dressed like one of the products. //What the hell is she doing here?// You scream in your mind, focusing all your thoughts on her. //''XAYLA''//. She hears you, and looks around the club. You eyes lock, but she doesn't come over to you. She wants it to be natural. As you're waiting, Candace reminds you: "Xayla is a Junior Interrogator for the Spartan Force. Odds are she is undercover, though you can never be too careful." [["You come here often?"]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You're thinking, //what are you doing here?// "Yes. I work here. Wanna take this conversation [[somewhere private]]?" She flirts. [(display: "Status")]<status|

You rent Xayla, and she leads you to one of the upstairs rooms so you guys can talk. (if: $vault is false)[ [[Ask for sex.]] [[Ask for information.]]] (if: $vault is true)[ [[Tell Xayla about vault]]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

"I'm looking for where the auction items are being held. It must be precious to Seleenos, and I need to steal it." You say. "I can help you, but you have to help me first. We're conducting an investigation on several upperclass and underground mythics associated with the Colosseum Inn sex trade business. I saw you looking at Zerkses earlier. He's one of many corrupted in the Lightning Sector. I need you to help me drag Seleenos out into an open area." "I can do that with the item as bait." You say. "It's settled, then." [[Search for the room]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

Woah, relax. I'm here for work, but not that kind of work." She then whispers, "I work for the Spartan Force. I'm undercover, but it's nice to see a friendly face around here." "I'm also here on a job. I could use your help." (if: $vault is false)[[[Ask for information.]]] (if: $vault is true)[[[Tell Xayla about vault]]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

(if: $drone is false)[You both walk around the club together, your arm around hers so as not to look unusual. She casually looks at people, trying to read them. Eventually, she finds something. "Top floor. There's a vault."] (if: $drone is true)[You go to one of the staircases and whip out your drone. "Wow, where'd you get that guy?" Asks Xayla, you're not sure if she's impressed or sarcastic. "Candace, scan for anything that looks unusual throughout the building." After a few minutes, Candace tells you that there's a vault at the top floor.] [[Top Floor]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You knock out one of the guards and in the bathroom and put on his uniform, allowing you access to the elevators. You press the 10th floor, and you ascend with Xayla, who is still dressed like a prostitute. The 10th floor is pretty desolate, surprisingly. You turn a few corners, and find the vault. It's huge, and there's five men armed with rifles guarding it. "What do you suggest we do now?" You ask. "Let me try to persuade one of them. It may take a few minutes, but I think I can manage it." "Persuade? What does-" She cuts you off, "SHH. Let me concentrate." "Some Necromancers are proficient enough to be able to manipulate the minds of others, known as 'persuasion'." Says Candace. After a several minutes, you hear one gunshots. BANG BANG! followed by another BANG! You look at the vault, and see two of the guards standing over the three bodies. "Hurry, they're about to call for backup." Xayla commands. You pull out your handgun and shoot one. The other quickly returns fire, hitting you. You shoot him, too. These guys are well-trained. (set: $health to $health - 40) "The vault is made out of Atlantian Steel, impenetrable by even the strongest Demi-Gods alive." Says Candace. "Fortunately, one of the guards knew how to open it. [[Help me out]]." [(display: "Status")]<status|

You guys open the vault, and it's a treasure trove. There's platinum, diamonds, some Mythical artifacts, even Perseus' polished shield. but at the center, you can hear it. It's a baby, crying. You run over to the baby. She's beautiful and glowing. Bright white hair and golden eyes. "Holy shit, she's an Archangel." You take a moment to marvel at her. Archangels have a mesmerizing beauty, among their other God-like blessings. "Fuck, what do we do now?" "Same plan. We have to bring her to the park at the city center." You say. "Okay, I'll go downstairs and meet you outsi-" BANG BANG! Xayla is cut off by two gunshots, and she drops to the floor. "Shit! Xayla, I'm here." You're panicking. You fire a few shots down the hall, hitting one of the reinforcements. She's coughing up blood. "Don't worry about me. The Spartan Force will be here soon. I won't die, I think." She says with a smile. //Brave//, you think. You shoot the other one, and sprint down the hall with the baby. (set: $colosseum to true) [[Go down the stairs]] [[Jump out the window]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You bank right down one of the hallways and find an emergency staircase, as you're heading down, you see the Spartan Force invade the building with their high-tech shields and spears. Seleenos' militia is no match for them. You exit the building, and find your roder waiting for you outside. You hop on and head toward the city center. [[plaza]]

"Candace! My Roder please!!" You scream right before you dive out of the window. You're followed by a few gunshots, but your Roder flies over and catches you midair. You fly away, and just as you do, you see the Spartan Force arriving in their helis, shields and all. Everyone is evacuating. [[plaza]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You take the baby to the gun shop, and he lets you in. "Ah, so this is what everyone is so fucking horny over!" He laughs aloud. "Wow, //Ángel de Diós//, as we like to call 'em. Follow me to the back." You take the baby to the back room, and the owner has a huge needle in hand. "Is that Atlantian Steel?!" You ask. "Ye, only way to penetrate her skin. I'm just harvesting some of her blood and hair. It's worth fortunes on the black market. The money will help us rebuild what we lost to //el Diáblo//." He explains. "Thank you, we won't forget this. What's your name?" "King." You say. "King. //El Rey//, you're always welcome here." (set: $reputation to $reputation + 25) [[Take baby to park]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You take the baby to the park, where there's no one in sight. You see something in the distance, flying at a high velocity. It could be a jet, you think, but as it gets closer, you realize, it's Abraxas. "KING! My fuckin' brudda! Fantastic job. Your funds are being transferred as we speak. My associates will hold onto the baby - my god, it's a fucking Archangel! Absolutely beautiful." "The Spartan Force is probably on its way too." There's a pause. "Unforeseen circumstances, but nevathaless, everything according to plan. You can hide out and watch things unfold. Or leave. Your job is done King. Goodbye." [[Stay and watch]] [[Leave the Hades Sector]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You stay and watch, waiting for the helis to arrive or for an Angel to come flying in or for Seleenos' militia to pull up or for anything, really. So you wait. Strangely enough, all of the above happens. Seleenos arrives at the park, looking for the baby. You assume he's somehow tracking it. There's at least 50 weaponized vehicles that arrive to the park. Seleenos steps out of one of them. He's a montrous Satyr - menacing, but well-kempt. He screeches in rage, almost as if he knows who has the prize. Abraxas steps out, into the park, eyeing the Satyr. He has a shield in one hand, short sword in the other. As they're having their showdown, the two helis arrive, with an Angel on top of one of them. You recognize the Angel as Aden, the chief general of the Spartan Force Abraxas and Aden must recognize eachother, because they're the first to engage eachother. Abraxas spreads his wings and flys off the ground sounding like a space shuttle from the deisel era. they ram eachother, shields first, creating a sonic boom that breaks windows and sends the ravens scattering. Abraxas seems to have the upper hand, though, due to his Dragon's Eyes. They allow the wearer to react 10x faster than normal, so for an Angel, that's 100x the reaction time of a normal human. The Spartan Force drops down to confront Seleenos' army, which are caught in a stalemate. [[30 minutes later]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

As you leave the Hades Sector, Abraxas' deposit comes in. 3 million credits. You can't help but wonder how things would have ended. Oh well, another day, another job. (set: $credits to $credits + 3000000) ''FIN'' [(display: "Status")]<status|

Eventually, the Spartan Force and Seleenos' army whittle eachother down to the barebones. Abraxas and Aden are both growing tired. There seems to be no clear victor, unless you intervene. [[Help Abraxas]] [[Help the Angel]] [[Help Seleenos]] [(display: "Status")]<status|

You take out your handgun, set it to Disintegrater mode, and shoot Aden. He falls, but Abraxas catches him before he lands. Abraxas slowly places him onto the floor, where his body slowly crumbles away. Before he goes, he says "You have no idea what you just did, fucking child." Abraxas has no problem finishing off the rest of the Spartan Force and Seleenos' army. He then executes Seleenos himself. The sky begins to clear. It feels ceremonious. "Thank you, King. Although I am a fallen, I am not corrupted. There is corruption in the Lightning Sector of Athens, and this Archangel is the answer to it all. She can be our savior, or our doom. General Aden was corrupted. He wanted to consume the baby to grant himself immortality. Now, we have a chance to save ourselves. Congratulations, King." "It's Judah." You say. As you leave the Hades Sector, Abraxas' deposit comes in. 3 million credits. You can't help but feel like you did the right thing.(set: $credits to $credits + 3000000) ''FIN'' [(display: "Status")]<status|

You take out your handgun, set it to Disintegrater mode, and shoot Abraxas. He falls, but Aden catches him before he lands. Aden slowly places him onto the floor, where Abraxas' body slowly crumbles away. Before he goes, he says "You have no idea what you just did." Aden has no issue destroying the rest of Seleenos' army. Abraxas' clan has fled by this point. "King," Says Aden, "you've done Athens a great service. You will be rewarded handsomely. I will see to it myself that you are honored by the Gods themselves." "What will you do with her?" You ask. "She will be raised to guide us, from the shadows. An Archangel has too much likeliness to the Gods. This will be the last time you see her." He says, rather cryptically. As you leave, the deposit for Abraxas' job comes in. 3 million credits. You begin to wonder if what you did was the right thing. (set: $credits to $credits + 3000000) ''FIN'' [(display: "Status")]<status|

You take out your handgun, set it to Disintegrater mode, and shoot Abraxas. He falls, but Aden catches him before he lands. Aden slowly places him onto the floor, where Abraxas' body slowly crumbles away. Before he goes, he says "You have no idea what you just did." As Aden prays for the soul of his fallen brother, you shoot him as well. A look of shock and horror as he too crumbles away. "The worst is yet to come..." are Aden's last words. With your help, Seleenos and his army take out the rest of the Spartan Force. Seleenos approaches you. "Hand over the baby, she's not yours." He says menacingly. "I expect a reward for my help." You say. "Your reward is your life. Now fuck off." He commands. The sky darkens, and it starts to rain. A rain that looks like it may last for a very long time. As you leave, the deposit for Abraxas' job comes in. 3 million credits. You begin to wonder if what you did was the right thing. (set: $credits to $credits + 3000000) ''FIN'' [(display: "Status")]<status|

"I'm here on a job, and I can use your help. There's an item in a vault on the 10th floor, an item that's precious to Seleenos." You tell her. "I can help you, but you have to help me first. We're conducting an investigation on several upperclass and underground mythics associated with the Colosseum Inn sex trade business. I saw you looking at Zerkses earlier. He's one of many corrupted in the Lightning Sector. I need you to help me drag Seleenos out into an open area." "I can do that with the item as bait." You say. "It's settled, then." [[Top Floor]]