After nearly 2 decades of the outbreak, there is still no cure. Instead, humanity back pedals on cybernetics trying to course correct their overly ambitious use of technology.

In doing so, the global economy spirals into turmoil, precipitating what will come to be known as the Great Downturn.

Industries reliant on cybernetic technologies, from manufacturing and transportation to healthcare and communications, grind to a halt as systems fail and productivity plummets.

The sudden and widespread dysfunction of cybernetic implants disrupts supply chains, disrupts trade, and cripples businesses, leading to widespread layoffs, bankruptcies, and financial instability.

Stock markets crash, currencies fluctuate wildly, and governments struggle to contain the economic fallout as the once promising cybernetics that drove the economy, are now being rejected by the world.

A shadow of uncertainty over the future of humanity's technological advancements looms. As nations grapple with the challenge of rebuilding societies, the world faces a long and uncertain future