The Pacific-Capital: A Cyberpunk Story

The Pacific-Capital: A Cyberpunk Story

By:  MMontaña  Completed
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---> if you are interested in my work, please check out my novel The Starving Vulture. Available on Amazon, $3.99 for the Ebook and $14.95 for the Paperback https://www.amazon.com/Starving-Vulture-Miguel-Monta%C3%B1a/dp/1951150899<---------The Pacific Capital. A product of an altered world, the legacy of the dead Philippine nation. A congested megacity holding 50 million people all huddled in what was once Metro Manila. It is the center for Pacific Maritime Trade, the world's largest Tax Haven and one of the few places in the world free from the Draconian but necessary environmental laws that saved the world since Cometfall. Ruled by Megacorporations, Corrupt Politicians, Invested Nobility and Criminals. It is one of the world's most important agricultural and pharmaceutical centers. H-6 is an Arbiter of the Court. As Judge Jury and Executioner, they maintain the essential Power Plant Canals and Massive weather controlled Dome Districts. Two elements that even the all powerful Megacorps need maximize their profits. Making Arbiter's Court the true rulers of the city. But even an all powerful Arbiter of the Court like H-6 knows, that Ambition and Greed will always find ways to ignore the rule of Law. Solus Valentine is a Security Consultant, plying her trade to anyone in need. She is a gun for hire who has the street smarts for the city's underworld. Whether in the gilded halls or the most flooded streets, she's ready for your contract. But while completing a contract, she stumbles into a vast conspiracy that just might threaten the city's fragile power balance, if not the world. She just might need an Arbiter's help for this one. One who might be someone from her past.

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claudianovena
nice story ! do u have any inquiries that i can keep in tpuch with y ? i have sth to discuss abt the book
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MMontaña
it's damn amazing.. but then i wrote it... some editing hiccups here and there. wish it would have went smoother hehe
2021-09-26 08:44:52
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Chapter 1: The Pacific Capital

  “Weather report, 90% humidity, 30 degrees celsius, 100% chance of rain. REDACT previous Rain report. 100% Chance of a Rainstorm. Wind speeds at 20 Kilometers. Have a safe patrol Arbiter H-6.” The AI’s hologram dissipated, leaving the already dimly lit room in total darkness. The Arbiter stood by the window, staring down onto the city below him. Domed Arcologies sat peacefully against the raging elements while the smaller riverslums and platformed spires dotted the surroundings with holographic advertisements snaking across their malformed architecture.
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Chapter 2: The Kidnapping

There was a tinge of familiarity, he knew some of these men. They were private security, deputized to protect the property owners within this sector. “Arbiter H-6!” One of them waved his hand at him, he wore a plain leather jacket and brandished his badge at Arbiter whose scowl was apparent even through the dim evening. H-6 had scanned all available identities, the one greeting him was a certain Security Agent Hyram Veers of the Ejercito Megacorp, an individual he did regularly screen during his patrols. “I have this under control Arbiter, no need to worry” he said smiling amidst the unlawful arrest occurring behind him. H-6 wasn’t fooled, no Arbiter had sanctioned the arrest and every one of the assailants were registered Private Security who were out of uniform and operating outside of their shifts. The syst
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Chapter 3: The Streets Are Rivers

Seven perpetrators, all Private Security operating out of their territory. The victim, the son of an influential member of the Old Nobility that ran most of the Corps property at the Cebu Dome, the location of the crime was a platform block held by two corporations that had no interest with the politics of Cebu Dome. Or at least it seemed. It didn’t take long for him to finish the burrito, giving a low wave to the Cardos stall owner before igniting the Helium Banks in his bike as he flew off towards one of the Arbiter’s holding towers. By now, most Arbiters would have been shutting down at the Herald for their sanctioned rest periods, but H-6 had a sleep implant that allowed him to hold back fatigue for a significant amount of time before needing actual rest. He could feel the balancing of chemicals flow
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Chapter 4: Security Consultants

Solus calls in another can of coffee to process Leyland’s update, Carlson Wade was a big fish, hell he was a whale compared to the other fixers that ran the East 26 Dome. “Alright, you said yes did you? She inquired “Told him I’d ask you first” “Alright, I’ll do the talking. Meet me at the street by Tess’ Grill” “Way ahead of you, the Impala has new wheels by the way” “Let me drive” “In your dreams Solus”   Once Leyland cut off, Solus didn’t waste any time getting ready. A shower would take too long, a simple vapor cleanse would have to do. She quickly realized that it’d been a full week since she’s had a proper shower. Ev
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Chapter 5: The Lower City

The two had driven towards a parking lot behind one of the residential blocks. Despite the clamor of tenants heading to and from their cars, and the ever present blaring of Identity scanning advertisement holoboard, said parking lot counted as quiet in this part of the city. “Ready?” Sol asked Leyland whose hand was on the wheel, ready to zip away to wherever their prospect wanted to meet. Leyland flashed a thumbs up, prompting Sol to insert the comms chip to the slot on her head. Her implant connected smoothly, not a bite of feedback could be felt. Typical of Corpo high quality gear. In an instant, the video feed of a woman appeared, she wore the sleek black blazer made from some off world leather and a couple of expensive looking external implants “Who the fuck are you and how did you get this
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Chapter 6: The Corp's Runner

Sol swears she feels a few bruises on the back of her head and her hand but lets it pass, “Had to check first if the chip was from us, Wade may be a good fixer but we do get fake chips every now and then. It’s Linda Ramos bye the way” She extends a hand, as if what had just transpired earlier was as simple as some mistaken theft of a missing ballpen. “Solus Valentine” she replies, taking the Corpo’s hand. “Since you came here in time and are legit. I need you to do something simple for me.” Linda pulls out another chip and hands it to Sol, the tiny silver frame held the faint image of a black and white crane with its wings outstretched. “We lost a runner bot some days ago over at District 8A, Level 1, 26D West. Tracker puts right at the hands of some 14K black market den. We need you to get it back for us, no heat.”
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Chapter 7: Buildup

Turks was one of the few places that still sold real beef, you could tell it was because of the smell of the fat that dripped from the pita bread whenever you took a bite. The huge frozen carcass they cut their product also helped. But it also was a bit expensive, unlike the rest of the giant rat and algae fed crab meat that most of the masses paid only a few creds to eat. Beef was up in the hundreds even for a small bite, not that Sol and Leyl couldn’t afford it anyway. Despite the Base Level’s status as a low income district, people still came to Turk’s regularly. Cheap rent helped them save more perhaps. The restaurant was also situated at the second deck, atop an elevated platform some Ten stories from the mirings just below them.
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Chapter 8: The Tea Shop

Sol and Leyland park the Impala at an empty spot at a convenience store just behind the Tea shop. There was a good amount of Priv Sec drones and the car’s security systems could get them out of a tight spot anytime, that was mostly hopeful thinking. A desperate junkie or some bored hacker could breach most security systems.By this time, the rain had cleared up, what was left was just the eerie reddish glow of the base level’s lighting and the faint rays of the dome’s artificial sun. The two went through an alley that cut to the other side, the Triads gave the two a nervous look as they walked towards the Tea shop. Given that they were wearing bulletproof jacke
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Chapter 9: Lower City Negotiation

Bystanders scattered, the Tea Shop customers hurriedly sipped up and left. A burly man who seemed to be a 14K Red Pole, a lieutenant, walked passed Sol and Leyland who had grabbed some cover behind one of the building posts. He was heavily built and wore a reddish jacket that bristled with a low emitter energy field. He walks up to one of the Cohens, his arms outstretched, asking his guests to put down their weapons. The Red Pole's tone was calm, no intimidation was laced in his words. The Cohen leader seemed to be calming down as well, his gun lowered as he spoke with the Red Pole. It was hard to hear exactl
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Chapter 10: Skypath

“Arbiter H-6, there is an airship two clicks from your grid on an unauthorized flight path. Be advised, it is not responding to our hails.” “Copy that control, on my way to assess the aircraft.”   H-6 was hovering above one of the Spire decks of his Grid, just above the sector where The Culinary sat. Not a sign of the past few day’s crime was present, students
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