Several low-sector districts across Veridion experienced unexpected power drops last night, leaving thousands in darkness and interrupting neural-sync systems for those reliant on augmented cognition. The outages, initially blamed on overuse, have now been linked to a systemic siphoning of energy traced back to deep underground zones beneath the Neon Grid.
Investigations are ongoing, but insiders point to a rogue faction of ex-Nexarch engineers possibly working to build an independent power array hidden from corporate oversight. Some speculate this is connected to Aaron Kish’s breakaway regime, although no formal ties have been confirmed.
Residents are demanding answers, with several community groups threatening protest marches toward the nearest relay hubs. For now, the question remains: who controls the power that keeps Veridion alive?
