Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video essay covers Phantom Liberty's most discussed conspiracy. Project Cynosure. Militech's Anti Soulkiller that was meant to utilize the full power of Rogue AI. So just what makes this project so important? And more importantly. Why was it abandoned...


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Soundtracks:
Metal Gear - Snake Eater LoFi
Portal 2 - PotatOS
Cyberpunk 2077 - End Credits
Portal 2 - Technical Difficulties
Cyberpunk 2077 - Blackwall Theme
Portal 2 - Ghost of Rattman
Portal 2 - Haunted Panels

Sources:
- Phantom Liberty
- Cynosure Computer Logs & Shards
- No Coincidences Novel
- Night City Sourcebook
- Cyberpunk 2020
- "Shot by Both Sides" Quest

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:40 - Construction of Night City
4:25 - The Power Struggle
6:35 - Project Cynosure
14:30 - Closure
17:00 - The Cover up
18:20 - Reactivation
26:38 - Phantom Liberty
28:08 - Shot by Both Sides
29:50 - Thanks for Watching

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