A covert holo-combat operation in The Gutter was dismantled late last night after a daring raid by the Veridion Security Coalition (VSC). The operation, run by a syndicate known as the Crimson Circuit, involved illegal fights between augmented fighters broadcasted to elite clients across the city.
Over 30 arrests were made, including two prominent corporate figures who were allegedly involved in funding the operation. Authorities confiscated holo-projectors and combat rigs designed to enhance human capabilities, further fueling the ongoing debate about ethical limits on cybernetic augmentations.
One fighter, known only as “Zero-Fist,” managed to escape custody and is believed to have ties to anti-corporate rebel groups. The VSC has pledged to intensify efforts to root out further syndicate activity, though many believe the Crimson Circuit’s influence runs far deeper than currently revealed.
