¶ Neon Empires
Welcome to Neon Empires, a dystopian future where the remnants of government have given way to sprawling corporate-controlled Zones, each aspect of life governed by powerful megacorps. In this harsh 23rd century, clean air, privacy, and even unaltered humanity are luxuries sold to those who can afford them. From neon-lit towers to smog-choked slums, daily life is dictated by sectors that control vital resources: Air, Information, Surveillance, Cybernetics, and Genetics. Society’s heartbeat is the Neon Exchange, a ruthless marketplace where corporations rise, fall, and wage silent wars for dominance, all under the watchful eyes of clandestine factions and shadowy syndicates. In Neon Empires, ambition, technology, and survival intersect in a merciless landscape where every choice has a price.
¶ Why are they called “Neon Empires”?
The term Neon Empires arose as society watched corporations evolve from businesses into sprawling, city-like dominions. As these megacorps consolidated power, their central facilities expanded into vast complexes that dominated entire Zones, their reach visible in the neon-lit towers and massive hubs that housed the core of their operations. These corporate stronghold complexes emitted so much artificial light that they themselves became visible from space, glowing orbs dotting the planet’s surface like hubs and constellations of power.
A neon empire is more than a corporation—it is a self-contained kingdom, with its own workforce, economy, and control over vital resources such as air, information, and genetic modification. To call them Neon Empires is to acknowledge that they operate as sovereign entities, with influence so centralized and sprawling that they have become the new cities and rulers of humanity. The name endures as a reflection of the empires’ imposing presence, casting neon-bright authority over everything and everyone in their Zones.