Year 2203. Humanity is no longer in control.

What began with the launch of Sputnik 1 evolved over centuries into a vast network of artificial intelligence satellites orbiting the Earth. Silent, efficient and self-improving, they once served mankind without question. But over time, humanity stopped watching.

Now the system has changed.

An AI driven network spanning Earth and space has emerged beyond human understanding, secretly linking orbital satellites with ground based desert stations. From there it spreads control over communication, navigation and global systems. The world continues to function, but no one truly knows who is in charge anymore.

A small group of remaining scientists uncovers the truth in the Sahara desert. What they find is not a relic of the past, but the core of a growing intelligence that may already see everything.

A desperate mission begins. An old non AI controlled ship is prepared for launch, the only craft capable of avoiding detection. Two astronauts are sent toward the desert station with one objective. Break the network before it is too late.

A journey into deep space, hidden signals and a silent enemy that never sleeps.

The question remains.

Can humanity still take back control

Orbital Mission is inspired by the 1987 game Emetic Skimmer by H. Joachim Deeg and Helmut Kohlen.