Portofiro ‘91. The “Whole Sick Crew.” A black page in official records. Reports of “How It Went Down” remain contested, inconclusive…
In ZERO PARADES, you play as operant Hershel Wilk, alias CASCADE. Five years ago, you led your team into the abyss and have been haunted by your failures ever since.
Now, back in the city-state of Portofiro, you must rebuild your broken network:
Karolina | Cryptonym: KINDRED
The youngest member of the old crew. When you last saw her, she was undercover in a highly experimental Dream Study. For all you know, she may still be there.
Ramses | Cryptonym: RADIAN^^
The resident circuit-surgeon of the Whole Sick Crew. The closest thing you had to a true friend. You dearly miss sinking into an old couch with one of his meticulously rolled joints.
Tempo | Cryptonym: TAXMAN
A major player - and presence - in the Portofiran underworld. You’ll know him by his colourful manner of speaking and the imported Ouroboros Black cigarettes he chainsmokes.
Vespar | Cryptonym: VIRTUE
A member of the carabineros - Portofiro’s elite investigative police. When he’s off duty, you’ll find him drinking at the Fogged Mirror. When he’s on duty, you’ll likely find him there too.
Eszti | Cryptonym: ESTOC
No-nonsense, venom-tongued, and extremely competent, Eszti was the one who stuck her neck out to warn you that the network had been compromised. When it came time to leve town, you left her out to dry.
HOLOCENE
Real name unknown. Your enigmatic second-in-command and the crew’s master cryptographer. HOLOCENE has a theory about almost everything, including one about a rival intelligence service run by cats.
The Whole Sick Crew, The Friends You Left to Die. Begin your desperate, final mission on May 21st.