14-04-2012 14:59 Black Zenith focuses on the story of Noah, a transhuman biotic who contains the final strand of pure human DNA. The story takes place in the distant future. The world has united under one government, and massive advances in technology have linked structures connecting land masses across the ocean to create a "super city". In the center of this city is the worlds tallest building. A massive black beacon of mysterious activity. Created by the Belua Organization this is Noah's supposed birth place and base of operation. Belua has issued each of it's citizens a microscopic chip which embeds under the skin. Without this chip you cannot buy or sell within the known world. Day and night flying drones scan the city streets in search of anyone who may have removed or altered their chip. The penalty for such a crime is immediate death. The agents of Belua are feared as if they themselves were the boogie man. They own and operate powerful weaponized dark matter, and are even rumored to be of extra terrestrial/human hybrid DNA. During a routine assignment Noah damages his neural implants causing him to begin having ghost memories and dreams. He slowly realizes the truth through actively searching locations he remembers. He knows he will be killed if Belua becomes aware of his "awakening", and uses his status with them to exploit the resources he needs. Torn between memories and duty, in a dark world our "hero" finds these new emotions an unwelcome blessing. His only hope, to bring ...
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