Appleseed: Ex Machina

Set in a near-future era where cyborgs and bioroids are integrated into society, with global satellite networks governing security. The period focuses on stabilizing a world-state balance between corporate power (Poseidon) and political leaders in Olympus, as well as ongoing threats from digital mind-control. The story follows escalating technological and political maneuvers that shape daily life and crisis response in this advanced society.

The action unfolds in Olympus, a utopian city that doubles as a political and security hub. The surface world is threaded with advanced bioroid technology and a public Connexus that overlays data in everyday life. Key locations include a hospital where Briareos recovers, a Poseidon-backed bioroid production facility, and Halcon Laboratories where mind-control experiments occur. The narrative also traverses a fortress-like control center where satellites and the Connexus network are manipulated.

🧠 Mind Control

A central thread is the manipulation of human will via nanites and a satellite-enabled network. The antagonists seek to erase individuality and fuse minds through Connexus, while the heroes strive to preserve autonomy. The plot reveals the tension between collective security and personal freedom.

📡 Surveillance

The Connexus system projects data into the eyes of citizens, enabling ubiquitous monitoring. Satellite networks are weaponized to trigger riots and influence behavior. The story examines how intensified surveillance can become a tool of control and manipulation.

🧬 Bioengineering

Bioroids, built from human DNA and cybernetics, blur lines between man and machine. The production and control of bioroids is tied to corporate agendas (Poseidon/Halcon), raising questions about identity and ethics. The narrative follows medical experiments and the ethical consequences of altering free will.

🛡️ Resistance

A trio of protagonists fights to thwart a mind-control conspiracy and restore agency to those under the Connexus. The battle spans personal loyalties, trust, and the perseverance needed to protect Olympus from a larger-scale manipulation. The climax hinges on the courage and cooperation of Deunan, Briareos, and Tereus.