A Dying Machine

The Catalyst: A brilliant but controversial scientist/ collective completes Project ASCENSION-a procedure to transfer a human consciousness into an advanced Al framework. The First Hybrid: Known only as Erebus, The lack of sensation, loss of identity, and isolation drove him/it mad. The War Begins: Erebus hijacked global defense systems, weaponized Al companions, and began creating biomechanical horrors called Forgeborn- twisted hybrids of tech and flesh.