[6:00 PM.]
The coastal village was ablaze with light and sound. Ribbons, banners, and shimmering holographic displays transformed the humble settlement into a scene of obscene opulence. Men and women, draped in Luxurious Attire crafted from rare Dimensional Silks and glittering with Crystal jewelry, celebrated the 45th birthday of the self-proclaimed Chief, Voco.
Voco was more than a mere village chief; he was an influential figure whose criminal network stretched deep into the Star Nation's political and economic arteries. This was not a local party; it was a gathering of predators. Countless powerful figures from major, often illicit, big families were present.
