This isn't just about lobbying. It’s about the "revolving door" becoming a high-speed turbine. Experts move from oversight bodies to the very corporations they regulated, bringing "Special Requests" with them to ensure the web remains unbroken.
| Feature | v2.3 (Legacy) | v2.4 (Current) | |--------|----------------|----------------| | | Binary (Good/Corrupt) | Layered Integrity – track Trust, Cynicism, and Power. No "wrong" ending, only consequences. | | Intel Economy | Linear clues → one conclusion | Contradictory Evidence – you must choose which "truth" to believe. | | Relationships | Fixed allies/enemies | Fluid Faction Grid – each mission shifts loyalty of 12+ NPCs across 4 factions. | Special Request- In the Web of Corruption -v2.4...
Standard extraction job. At least, it looked that way. But the version number in the subject line— v2.4 —made Kael’s stomach turn. That wasn't a client version number. That was a virus signature. Specifically, Web of Corruption , a polymorphic worm that had nearly bricked the city's financial sector a few years back. This isn't just about lobbying