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Imperial Intelligence Agency, Section 9

Alexandria, Ptolemaic Empire

Ministry of Foreign Affairs


PROJECT CORDOBA (Working Title)

A turn-based spy RPG set in an arcanepunk reality


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Pitch

Final Fantasy 7 meets Edge of Tomorrow meets The Bourne Ultimatum. PROJECT CORDOBA is a single-player spy RPG featuring strategic turn-based combat, stealth, a branching story, and innovative dialogue-driven conflict resolution. In a world of secrets, conspiracies, and magic, you are not only a spy and a sorcerer but also a master manipulator. Inspired by Hollywood spy thrillers and the arcanepunk genre, your mission is to use every resource available, from guns and magic to sharp dialogue, to uncover the greatest conspiracy of all time.

Genre

Third-Person Turn-Based Spy RPG with Rogue-lite elements.

Story Overview

PROJECT CORDOBA throws you into a world of espionage and dark conspiracies where time has shifted to the 2020s of an alternate timeline. Here, a mighty Egyptian empire has unlocked the secrets of alchemy, magic, and robotics thanks to two millennia of knowledge preserved in the Library of Alexandria.

You enter the story through Athan, an Egyptian ex-spy seeking revenge for the death of his family. But as he learns of an apocalyptic prophecy tied to his own destiny, he knows his last mission must be a success. Supernatural beings, powerful agents of the Ptolemaic Empire, and enemies from his past form a fearsome opposition against him.

As the End Times approach, our hero’s last hope is Ouroboros, a high-tech philosopher’s stone with a single purpose: to revive him at any cost so he can find the timeline where the universe still exists…

Alexandria, Stýx Metro Map - PROJECT CORDOBA

Espionage Action

This espionage role-playing game will put your intelligence, dexterity, and wit to the test. The Core Gameplay Loop in the center of the game emphasizes your role as a top agent, capturing the spirit of espionage, secrecy, and fearlessness. In PROJECT CORDOBA, each quest is an espionage mission—a covert operation that takes you farther into a dark conspiracy.

Acquire Intelligence:

Information is power. Extract valuable data through clever social engineering—coax, charm, deceive, or outmaneuver NPCs to reveal their secrets. Show off your cunning with a sleight of hand to take things right under their noses or play arcane hacking mini-games that keep you on the edge of your seat. As you sift through mysteries and decipher cryptic clues, you’ll amass invaluable intelligence that fuels your quest.

<i>Acquire</i> Intelligence:

Plan Your Missions:

Armed with your newfound knowledge, retreat to the safety of your hideout to strategize. From blazing entry to stealthy infiltration, lone-wolf operations, or team-based assaults, your mission approach is yours to decide. Outfit your team, pick your gear, and tailor a strategy that aligns with your tactics. The success of your mission hinges on your plans.

<i>Plan</i> Your Missions:

Infiltrate Stealthily:

With a plan in hand, embark on your mission. Rely on your meticulously drawn routes, trust your instincts, and use our third-person exploration mechanics to navigate the shadowy corners of our world. Your aim? Reach the main objective undetected.

<i>Infiltrate</i> Stealthily:

Engage With Hostiles:

The ultimate test of your skills as a spy lies in reaching your objective alive. To survive hostile encounters, you’ll need to master our Engage mechanics - whether that’s launching an ambush, remaining unseen with stealth, creating distractions, or donning disguises.

<i>Engage</i> With Hostiles:

Completing a mission rewards you with fresh intelligence and a new objective, setting the cycle in motion again. With each completion, you move closer to solving the greatest conspiracy within the universe of PROJECT CORDOBA. Can you master this game of shadows and reveal the truth?

Characters

You:

Approved for release

Athan

Main character - Human

Spy > Occult Operative | Lawful Good turned Neutral Good

Status:
Rogue operative, driven by a vengeful mission against the Empire
Age:
37y
Height:
185cm
Weight:
94kg
Personality:
Conscientiousness, Extraversion
Abilities:
Stealth Mastery, Combat Expertise, Master in Disguise, Tactical Planning, Gadgets and Tools, Enhanced Senses, Shifting Timelines
Objective:
Overcome the loss of his wife and daughter. Understand his role in an apocalyptic prophecy
Tagline:
“Truth awaits”
Intel Summary:
Protagonist. Former T9 operative gone rogue. Lost wife and daughter in strange circumstances, been on a vengeful mission against the Empire ever since. Key to stopping the event known as “Inversion of A·D·A·M”
Portrait photo of Athan
Approved for release

Polaris

Supporting character - Chimera

Physiarchist > Spiritbound Nomad | Chaotic Good

Status:
Fugitive thaumchemist. Lives under the fake identity of “Polaris” or “Goeis Polaris”
Age:
27y
Height:
165cm
Weight:
63kg
Personality:
Agreeableness, Openness
Abilities:
Elemental Manipulation, Illusionary Projections, Astral Projection, Healing Touch, Dreamwalking, Reality Bending
Objective:
Embrace her inner beast. Find a place to belong
Tagline:
“Everything happens in accordance with nature”
Intel Summary:
Enigmatic goeis/witch and fugitive thaumchemist. Her hidden powers terrify her. Makes a living in a small apotecary in the slums of Alexandria. Vital asset to the Player Party’s journey
Portrait photo of Polaris
Approved for release

Sentinel Unit SX-78RT-2, “Hyperion”

Supporting character - Alchemitron

Enforcer > Sentinel | Neutral Good

Status:
Unit in “Standby” mode. Sarcophagus installed in Sector A-2 of the Q-Sanctum facility, housing the Ouroboros machine
Age:
1d 7hs 32min
Height:
215cm
Weight:
512kg
Personality:
Openness, Extraversion
Abilities:
Advanced Reasoning, Free Will, Adaptive Learning, Infiltration Expertise, Technical Expertise, Enhanced Strength and Durability
Objective:
Protect the Ouroboros Project facilities (pre-programmed). Become an “Encyclopedia Machine”. Uncover his origins
Tagline:
“I am... Hyperion”
Intel Summary:
Prototype alchemitron unit. Develops free will after encountering Athan. Has a knack for sarcasm and strange humor. Strategic asset in Player Party
Portrait photo of Sentinel Unit SX-78RT-2, “Hyperion”

Them:

Approved for release

Cassius

Antagonist character - Human

Spy > Spectre | Lawful Evil

Status:
Rogue Britannian operative, criminal mastermind. Current whereabouts unknown. Classified as a high-level target
Age:
50y
Height:
190cm
Weight:
95kg
Personality:
Neuroticism, Low in Openness
Abilities:
Master Strategist, Expert Marksman, Skilled Assassin, Advanced Technology, Mind Control, █████████, █████ ██████████
Objective:
Revenge against Britannia. Clense society of corruption by any means necessary. Reboot the world’s order
Tagline:
“Fear the man who dances on the razor’s edge of morality”
Intel Summary:
Former Britannian intelligence. Leader of the “Igigi Foundation for Humanitarian Aid,” façade for a criminal organization. Athan’s nemesis
Portrait photo of Cassius
Approved for release

Omega

Antagonist character - Monadic Singularity

Kadmonic Fragment

Status:
█████ ██ █████████ █ █████ ██ ███████ ██████ ███ ██████
Age:
12533y
Height:
Unknown
Weight:
Unknown
Personality:
Unknown
Abilities:
███████ ███████, ███████████ ███████, █████████, ███████████, Other/Unknown
Objective:
Unknown
Tagline:
“I bring an end to this eternal cycle, this decaying hourglass”
Intel Summary:
Last soul of the Tree of Life. Catalyst for the reset of humanity. Imminent arrival
Portrait photo of Omega
Approved for release

Sigil Priests

Antagonist character - Monadic Singularity

Kadmonic Wardens

Status:
██ ███████████ █████████ ██████ ████ ██████ ███ ███████
Age:
Infinity
Height:
Unknown
Weight:
Unknown
Personality:
Unknown
Abilities:
█████████ ███████, ████ ███████, █████████████ █████████, Other/Unknown
Objective:
Unknown
Tagline:
“Caretakers in the further regions of this cosmic egg. Moirai to some, nornir to others”
Intel Summary:
Protectors of the Tree of Life. Mysterious entities behind the Sigil Triás cult. Intentions unknown
Portrait photo of Sigil Priests

And many more:

The Great Disciples of Koios: Sybil, Galen, and Set; Kairos, Arsenios, Nysa, The Ptolemaic Family, Neith, Heron, Naseeka…

Key Features

Embark on a Cross-Cultural Arcanepunk Odyssey

Explore a world where the myths and mysteries of Greek and Egyptian civilizations collide, fueled by retrofuturistic technology and the magic of an Arcanepunk setting.

Taste of Hollywood Espionage

Experience a story that captures the tension and mystery of a Hollywood spy thriller. Prepare for high-octane action, shocking twists, and complex characters at every turn.

Master the Art of Multifaceted Combat

Use clever deception and sharp dialogue to defeat your foes, not just guns, fists, and magic. With our unique battle system, you may strategize, influence, and outwit your foes like a true spy. In PROJECT CORDOBA, your words can be just as dangerous as your weapons.

Become the Master Strategist with Mission Planner

Take charge with our interactive Mission Planner. Craft your strategy around obstacles, plot your moves in restricted areas, and act out your plans according to your own custom roadmap. Be the puppet master in a world of stealth and deception.

Rogue-lite RPG Mechanics

Our rogue-lite mechanics perfectly balance strategy and chance. Each decision alters your current timeline, and each death branches fate into a new direction, making every playthrough unique. Wake up, learn, push forward, die, wake up again.

Unfolding Drama through Episodic Storytelling

Experience an evolving interactive story through a seven-episode miniseries. The plot thickens with each episode, adding more complexity to the mystery and keeping you on edge.

About Us

Sergio Lepore

Producer | Game & Narrative Designer | Writer | Programmer

Franco Martinetto

Programmer | Gameplay & Level Designer | Technical Artist

Alejandro Broardo

Writer | Quest & Puzzle Designer

Gabriel Fortunato Chalabe

Art Director | 3D Artist | Architectural Designer | Level Artist

Nicolás Carrizo

Character Designer | Key Art Illustrator

Guillermo Kelly

2D Generalist | Concept Artist

Rodrigo Salvay

Game Designer | Writer

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Character Concept Artist (Anime Style)

You?

3D Character Artist and Animator (Anime Style)

The Studio:

We are Epygraph, an independent video game studio based in Argentina, established in 2022 by a passionate group of artists and engineers. We aim to create games that take players through immersive narratives that challenge their beliefs and leave a lasting impact on their hearts and minds.

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