An excellent Cyberpunk 2077 simulator.

<Welcome to Night City it's 2078, newly expatriate from the New United States of America, you're trying to survive in the unforgiving lands of a city where trust and clean water is a luxury. Here the end justifies the means, become a ruthless merc or work as a waiter down at Tom's dinner - all is up to you. But remember, there's no happy endings in Night City.>

"(credits to Anna Koroleva)"

"Melting on the couch from the heat of another endless summer scrolling yet again an action-packed BD in your apartment in Megabuilding H8, Japantown. Your savings are running low, and it's high time you start to explore the city and make some friends."

Your balance: E$177 Your job: unemployed

You get up from your couch, grab your katana and pistol, put on a t-shirt and a leather jacket to protect yourself from the scorching sun and step out of your apartment. The hallway is empty, and you can hear the buzzing of the old neon sign advertising "Tom's Diner" that's across the hallway.

You take the elevator down to the street level and walk through the hustle and bustle of Japantown until you reach Jig-Jig Street, where Wakako has her Panko parlor.

As you enter the building, you're greeted with the smell of fried food, mixed with a hint of incense and perfume. You see Wakako sitting behind a counter, talking to one of her clients. She notices you entering and nods at you before finishing up her conversation.

Wakako: Good to see you, kid. What brings you here today?

Wakako: "Hmm... I might have something for you. It's a sensitive matter, and discretion is of utmost importance. A client of mine requires some information, and they're willing to pay well for it. However, they don't want any bloodshed or attention drawn to themselves. Are you up for it?"

She hands you a file with the details of the job.

Wakako: "Take a look at this, think about it, and let me know if you're interested. And one more thing, kid. Be careful out there. Night City is not kind to those who are careless."

As you leave her parlor, you notice Wakako's assistant giving you a subtle smile as you pass by her. You can't help but feel a bit aroused by the hint of flirtation in her gaze.

Your balance: E$177 Your job: unemployed

The assistant is a young woman, around 25 years old, with long black hair and bright green eyes. She's wearing a tight-fitting, red dress that highlights her curves and matching red high heels. You notice that she's leaning against the wall, smirking at you as you exit Wakako's parlor.

Assistant: "Hey there. If you need anything else besides work, you know where to find me." She winks before turning to go back inside the parlor.

It's clear that she's flirting with you, and you can't help but feel a bit intrigued. But as a mercenary solo trying to make a name for yourself, you know better than to mix business with pleasure.

Your balance: E$177 Your job: unemployed

You slip on your aviators which contain your Kiroshi cyberware optics. Activating them, you scan through the file that Wakako handed you.

It details that a wealthy businessman from Heywood is looking to acquire sensitive blueprints for his company's newest product. However, a rival corporate espionage group has stolen the drives containing the files and is holding them for ransom.

Your job would be to infiltrate their secret hideout located in an abandoned factory in the Badlands, acquire the drives safely without raising any alarms, and deliver them to the client. Pay is listed at 50,000 eurodollars up front for a clean retrieval.

Scanning through potential routes and security protocols embedded in the file, you start formulating a plan of action. This could be a big payday if you play your cards right. Better get prepped and head out soon before they get wise to the job.

Your balance: E$177
Your job: unemployed

You mount your motorcycle and speed out of Night City towards the Badlands, keeping your cybernetic eyes peeled for any potential threats on the long stretch of open road.

After about an hour, you spot an old, dilapidated factory complex in the distance. Slowing down, you park your bike in some brush and continue on foot to get a better look at the area undetected.

Drawing your katana, you stealthily maneuver between rusted machinery and wrecked vehicles surrounding the factory grounds. Peering through a broken window, you get a layout of the interior. Several guards patrol between storage rooms filled with crates while others monitor camera feeds at a control station.

A flash drive containing the blueprints you're after is kept on a high-ranking guard's person at all times, likely as an assurance policy. This will require careful infiltration and distraction to retrieve cleanly.

Forming a plan of action, you backtrack to your motorcycle to acquire the necessary gear for the infiltration ahead. Night falls as you get geared up, ready to breach under cover of darkness.

Your balance: E$177
Your job: unemployed

Under the blanket of night, you stealthily approach the factory walls once more. Utilizing your mantis blade cyberware, you quickly scale and vault over unseen.

Inside, you hug the shadows along wall corners, silently dodging patrols as you navigate towards the center control room. There, you spot a bulky guard barking orders at others through a headset - likely the one in charge.

Creeping along, you watch and wait for an opening. When he exits alone to take a call, you spring into action. A well-placed shuriken stuns him long enough for you to draw your katana at his throat.

"Flash drive. Now." You threaten through gritted teeth. He complies, sliding it from his jacket pocket to your awaiting palm. Releasing him, you melt back into the darkness just as reinforcements round the corner, confused at his condition.

Mission accomplished without raising alarms. You sneak back out under cover of night with the blueprints in hand, reward incoming. Though danger still lurks outside Night City...

Your balance: E$227,000 Your job: Mercenary Solo

You ride your motorcycle back into Japantown, the cool night air refreshing after your ordeal in the Badlands. Parking outside Wakako's parlor, you enter and approach the counter where she and the assistant from before are seated.

Wakako: "I see you were successful. Pleasure doing business as always." She counts out your reward from behind the counter.

Turning to leave, you catch the assistant's gaze lingering on you. Smirking, you lean an arm against the counter beside her and ask playfully.

You: "If you're not too busy after closing, I'll be at Lizzie's Bar. Join me for a drink if you're interested in...companionship." You punctuate the offer with a subtle caress of her cheek before turning to take your leave.

A tinge of pink rises in her cheeks as you depart, mission accomplished on all fronts it seems. The night is still young in Night City after all.

Your balance: E$227,000 Your job: Mercenary Solo

You flash the cute assistant a charming smile over your shoulder as you exit the parlor into the lively streets of Jig-Jig outside. LED signs and flashing neon bathe the night in vibrant colors all around.

Lighting a cigarette, you take a long drag and exhale and a sigh of satisfaction. A job well done, and 50,000 Eddies richer to boot. It seems the grit and danger of Night City suits you well after all.

Weaving through crowds of revelers drinking, dancing or doing worse in the alleys, you navigate with confidence borne from your past exploits. This city is dangerous, yet opportunities for skilled solos like yourself abound within its dazzling and depraved depths.

Who knows what thrills and rewards tomorrow in Night City may bring. But for now, a drink at Lizzie's awaits, as does perhaps pleasing company indeed if the cute assistant accepts your invitation. The night is still young, as is your budding career.

Your balance: E$227,000 Your job: Mercenary Solo