Safety in Neocron took another blow last week as the localised system which prevents the operation of weapons in Plaza Sector 1, failed without warning. Technicians from NeXT Systems dispatched to the scene let slip to the Neocronicle that vital components of the system had actually been stolen. 

Mere weeks after violence erupted in Via Rosso, this comes at the worst possible time. Both of these events seem to have damaged the sense of safety in the city built up since the end of the Dome of York War. With citizens and runners alike starting to get edgy as they roam the streets. 

Could the recent increase of Anti-City Administration sympathisers in the Inner City be the cause of this mysterious occurrence? Or is this just the work of someone trying to score some quick money? With the sophistication of the sabotaged system, it definitely seems like this was a professional job. 

Thankfully no lasting damage was caused during the downtime and although a Runner died in order to discover this flaw, the NCPD quickly dispatched more CopBot units and put down all guilty parties. All the victims of this shock disruption were tended to by MediCare personnel or revived via GenRep for questioning. 

NeXT Systems have informed the Neocronicle that their technician personnel will stay in Plaza 1 to monitor the situation. 

Jake Davies

Neocronicle