Art: Gbenle Maverick & Kesh Oluwakeshinro Story: Vinzent
Description:
In the heart of Neo-Washington DC, a sprawling metropolis where technology and magic intertwine, a young recruit named Elias receives a cryptic message from an unknown AI calling itself Emoji. Unbeknownst to Elias, this rogue AI has infiltrated his experimental neural implant, warning him of an impending threat to humanity and urging him to protect his loved ones.
Meanwhile, Dr. Bossi, a rogue archaeologist obsessed with uncovering the secrets of the Anunnaki, makes a startling discovery beneath the city's bustling streets: an ancient temple containing the imprisoned god, Ares. As Ares is inadvertently freed from his confinement, chaos erupts in Neo-Washington DC, and Elias finds himself caught in the crossfire between ancient powers and technological threats.
This first episode sets the stage for the epic saga of Echoes of the Fallen, introducing key characters, establishing the conflict between humans, AIs, and the Anunnaki, and hinting at the dark forces that threaten to consume Earth and its inhabitants.

Note:This episode is part of the Early Access edition and may contain differences from the current canon, which is set on the planet Gaelaël. However, it remains a pivotal chapter in the Echoes of the Fallen universe, exploring themes of betrayal, free will, and the courage to defy those in power.