ONN: Black Tenet News, New Geneva Sponsorship
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Originally Published on February 10th, 2491
Orbital News Network/Grant Jones Reporting
Black Tenet, the new malware making waves throughout the corporate world in the Sol System doesn't seem to be giving any signs of stopping, however, and thanks to the joint efforts of the corporate community, the devastating effects of Black Tenet have been effectively slowed down during the first stage of an ongoing massive update to the NET as we know it. The update is so massive it is projected that it will take several months before a new version of the NET can be declared, but the first stages are designed to slow down Black Tenet, and this success couldn't have been possible if not for the efforts of Dr. Faith at Genetectic, and Dr. Alice Winters of Morpheus Group Management, and especially Asking Alice fame.
Asking Alice is a successful HoloShow that gives the audience a chance to interact with a highly trained professional on anything regarding the medical field, it is so successful that once the first three episodes aired, the HoloShow was greenlit for three seasons with options to further renewal, this platform ha allowed Dr. Alice Winters to reach all of the Sol System, and has allowed her to spread the message of New Geneva as well: Imminent update incoming, here's what you can do to prevent infection, we're working against the clock to solve this problem. In fact, her work has allowed her to work closely with New Geneva in such a way that New Geneva had an official statement today.
“It's with great pleasure that we officially announce Dr. Alice Winters and her show Asking Alice as an official sponsorship from New Geneva. Her efforts as well as her corporate disposition and mindset are to be commended, we will ensure that Dr. Winters, alongside her employer, the renowned Morpheus Group Management, will get everything they need to keep her voice heard throughout the Sol System, we aim to have Asking Alice continuing to do its social work, and guiding the people concerning any and all issues within the medical field, with this endorsement, we recognize her work, and express our pride and gratitude for her disposition.”
Those were the words of Michael Nikolaidis, main counselor to the New Geneva Council, and man seen as the main engine behind New Geneva. As brief, and somewhat minimalist a statement as that was, it has already caused great effects especially on the stock market. As per this report of Orbital News Network, MGM's shares had quadrupled and their value seemed to be increasing significantly, making Morpheus Group Management the lead corporation specializing in entertainment, a fact that will surely make every single shareholder and board member very happy. We at Orbital News Network wish to congratulate Dr. Alice Winters on this new milestone in her professional life that will surely change everything for her going forward.
As the most populous areas of the Sol System seem to detect a general slowdown in Black Tenet infections, as the audience reverts back to the usage of third party holodecks and NET devices, the same can not be same for smaller space stations, colonies, and remote locations such as Earth and the Asteroid Belt, not to mention, interpersonal infections have been reported as well. Black Tenet has also been showing some strange symptoms that may potentially classify anyone infected as a Cyberpsycho.
Cyberpsychosis, as the ailment is known, is a condition that comes to an individual that is usually heavily augmented and their minds are unable to cope with the extreme overload of augmentations. While this is the general belief, there's no exact origin for the ailment, according to the Network Systems Incorporated after a sizable scanning and sampling, a great deal of Synths, AI's, and Cyborgs have exhibited symptoms incredibly similar to Cyberspychosis, rendering the afflicted behave like a Cyberpsychosis, the only difference being that they are conscious and they are unable to control themselves, making the scene of a Black Tenet originated Cyberpsychosis episodes the most disturbing.
Earth has reported the first few cases of this new kind of Cyberpsychosis, with Vulca Group moving in to neutralize and immobilize the victims, as well as placing them under lockdown for their safety, there are unconfirmed rumors of a case like this taking place on Luna, although Matsumoto denies such reports as they are almost declaring Luna free of all infection. As of this edition, there are no numbers shared from Mars, which leads to believe that they either have their infections under control and low numbers, or it has gone catastrophically bad and a cover up is underway, however and considering that Mars hasn't closed their doors to anyone and some of the Martians are even offering refuge to those fleeing Black Tenet, however no official statement concerning Mars has been made, taking in consideration that Mars no longer considers itself a corporate world.
What are your thoughts on the matter? Are you a fan of Asking Alice? Have you been following her recommendations? And what are your thoughts on Mars? Do you think it's a feasible alternative while Black Tenet is running rampant in the Sol System? Please share your opinions in the comment section below.