A welfare check in Grid 814 uncovers a brutal double homicide: an investigative journalist and a synthetic companion found dead in a locked apartment. At first glance the case appears simple—but the evidence refuses to align. As Agent-301, you will access police reports, forensic scans, and intelligence files through the Cerberus archive. Search the records, follow the clues, and uncover the truth behind a signal someone tried to silence.

A priority alert in the corporate enclave of Grid 091 flags the sudden death of a lead network architect inside a sealed laboratory. At first glance, local authorities quickly rule it a natural, stress-induced stroke—but environmental telemetry and biometric anomalies refuse to align. As Agent-301, you will access surveillance logs, advanced forensic autopsies, and encrypted sub-ether intercepts through the Cerberus archive. Search the records, follow the clues, and uncover the phantom haunting the global neural infrastructure.

Welcome to the Echo Directorate. This classified briefing prepares you for your role as Agent-301. You will learn to navigate the Cerberus intelligence archive, analyze field team evidence, and master the Clue Triangle to independently solve your first Case File within the Grid Cities! (5 mins)