Crimson & Steel

Set in the mid-21st century, the story centers on Natsumi Jenkins, a skilled and cybernetically enhanced operative working for the National Security Department of Defense (NSDD). Driven by a traumatic past and her desire to protect those she loves, Natsumi grapples with the physical and emotional weight of her cybernetic transformation.

Amidst a backdrop of technological advancements and growing societal tensions, she navigates dangerous missions, personal loss, and morally ambiguous choices. Her relationships with those closest to her, including Lance Westbrook and others in her inner circle, are tested as she confronts conspiracies that threaten not just her world, but her understanding of herself. Themes of resilience, grief, and identity weave through her journey as she balances the extraordinary power of her abilities with the vulnerability of her humanity.