The Big O

Forty years after a mysterious event wiped the memories of every citizen, Paradigm City is a sprawling metropolis where fractured recollections and forgotten histories define existence. Roger Smith, a professional negotiator, navigates this chrome-plated dystopia, mediating disputes for the city's elite. But when negotiations fail, Roger has a trump card: the Big O, a colossal, ancient robot whose power he alone can command. As Roger unravels the city's secrets, aided by his resourceful android Dorothy and faithful butler Norman, he finds himself drawn into a web of conspiracies that threaten to shatter Paradigm City's fragile peace. Each case brings him closer to the truth behind the “Event” and the true nature of his own connection to the city's forgotten past, all while battling monstrous threats and enigmatic figures who seek to control the city's destiny.

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