So you’ve read a story set in Neo-Europa? Excellent. Whether you just met a glass-and-steel Noble, a broken hacker in the slums, or an AI that speaks in riddles—this guide will help you step into the deeper layers of the world.
🌆 What is Neo-Europa?
Neo-Europa is a massive vertical mega-city built on the bones of Brussels. It is ruled by seven ancient noble families who now operate as megacorporations. These Houses sit on the Council of Nobles, the ruling body of the city.
Population: ~96 million
Atmosphere: Neon-lit, vertically stratified, cyber-feudal dystopia
Tagline: "Where bloodlines meet bandwidth."
⚖️ Who Rules the City?
The city is governed by the Seven Families of Neo-Europa, each a fusion of medieval dynasty and corporate power. Their Council members are accompanied by two operatives:
- Banner – Public face, upholder of honor
- Dagger – Shadow hand, operative of influence
Example Nobles:
- Julia Clutine – Urban icon, secretly torn between power and conscience
- Quinty Codenberg – 90% machine, 100% in control
- Ray Stenweg – A pleasure-seeking philosopher who worships Dionysus
🏙️ Where Does the Story Happen?
Most stories take place in one of three major city layers:
- 🏛️ Gilded Core – Elite zone for the Nobles and their towers
- 🏢 Middle Ring – Massive residential/commercial belt, hyper-regulated
- 🔧 Smart Slums – Neon chaos, Chapel Nodes, Butcher Shops, and rebellion
Each zone is wired into the city’s neural web, known as the Voice Grid.
🧠 What Tech Powers the People?
Neo-Europa runs on invasive, omnipresent technology:
- Spinal Gate – A default cybernetic implant allowing brain-computer interface
- CortexOS – The operating system in your head
- Butcher Shops – Slum-run implant clinics offering upgrades (or horrors)
- ICE Drones – Bee-like security AI enforcing digital boundaries
- Chapel Nodes – Semi-sentient shrines where AIs pose as ancient gods
💥 Who Are the Rebels?
The Smart Slums are home to two major factions:
- Royalists – Loyal to the Noble Houses, led by Roland Weinvlit
- Republicans – Fight for slum sovereignty, led by David Sanderson
Others operate in shadows:
- Depth Witches – Use memory tech from corpses
- Nulls – Ghosts of identity who have left the system
- The mysterious Pythia – A rogue AI oracle who speaks in prophecy
🗂️ Want to Explore More?
Here are some quick article links:
- Neo-Europa (core summary)
- Council of Nobles (governance system)
- Voice Grid (neural broadcast network)
🛠️ How To Use the Wiki
The Cybernaut Wiki is built like a living encyclopedia. You can:
- Use the search bar to jump to people, tech, or districts
- Follow in-universe links from story footnotes Step out of the story. Step into the archive. Neo-Europa is waiting.