The rebel outpost in Megacity 3 of the European Grid hummed with energy, neon lights flickering in sync with the pulsating beat of cyberpunk music. The air, thick with the scent of synthetic fuel and rebellion, was alive with excitement. The victory over the overlords’ patrol was fresh, the sound of the ambush still ringing
in their ears. Major Alexey Lobov stood at the center of it all with a microphone, his armor replaced by casual, worn clothes, but his presence was unmistakable.
The tension that usually hung over the rebels was gone tonight. Instead, they celebrated a rare moment of joy in a world consumed by oppression.
“To all of us,” he said, his voice steady and calm, “to the fight for freedom, and the hope that fuels it.”
The crowd erupted in cheers as the music swelled again. The rebels danced and laughed, their faces flushed with pride, their spirits lifted by something they hadn’t dared feel in years: hope. Lena, one of the engineers who had worked tirelessly on the mission,
approached Lobov, her eyes sparkling.
“This… this is more than a victory. It’s the start of something.”
Lobov’s gaze softened, the weight of leadership never far from his mind.
“It’s only the beginning. The overlords won’t go down easily, but they’ll know we’re closing in on them.”
The cyberpunk music echoed in the background, a familiar beat filling the air. Jax, a grizzled veteran, slapped Lobov on the back.
“You’ve given us more than just a victory, Major. You’ve given us hope. Something to fight for.”
Lobov nodded, a flicker of emotion passing through him. The war was far from over. The rebels were strengthened not just by resistance, but by the shared belief that they could win. For the first time, they were fighting for something beyond survival, fighting for a future. The lights danced across the walls, the music thumping in the background, and the rebels celebrated in the glow of something brighter than the city’s neon. It was a fleeting moment, but one that would carry them through the darkness to come.
Innate Trigger : More than victory
Release date : 6 – 12 – 2024
Music by : Innate Trigger
