The year is 2027. Augmentations have transitioned from a specialised part of individual careers, to part of everyday life. Within weeks, they changed from industrial aides, to fashion statements, and ways to prolong one's life. It didn't take long for them to become affordable, accessible and desirable. Megacorporations such as Darrow Industries, Sarif Industries and Tai Yong Medical dominated the market, providing mechanical augmentations at affordable, competitive prices; with justification for their lack of aging, aesthetics and future proofing. You are a resident of Lower Hengsha, for one reason or another. Perhaps you're a Chinese citizen, or maybe you're a washed up corporation worker; or were you stupid enough to believe their lies that Hengsha was a place to follow your dreams? Either way, you're here now, and you definitely don't have the money to leave.