Aster/Introduction

"Is this a game to me? People always sneer when they ask that, like it's a bad thing. But think about it. If this is all 'real', then the threats are all real too. The corporations really do control everything; the Technocracy really does dictate most of how the world works, and the odds really are overwhelmingly against us. But if this is a game, then those are all just... obstacles. They're the bosses that we're meant to beat. No, it won't be easy; every worthwhile game has challenge. But it's meant to be possible. Yes, this is a game to me. And I'm going for the high score."