Matthew M. Kane

CONNECTION: PDA + AR Lenses

AI ASSISTANT: AGI “Merlin”

DIGITAL APPEARANCE: No avatar A well-liked public and political figure whose appearances regularly make the news, Kane enjoys tremendous approval ratings―among the highest in the city. He is secretly a controlled clone of David Archambault; his public hand.

Matthew Kane is beloved. Not in the way flashy idols are, but as an honest traditionalist who values the fabric of community, peace, and safety.

According to his records, Kane had served in the militarized forces, received his law degree and become CEO of Crabb Protection Services by the time he was 26. Young, square-jawed and heroic, he entered city politics in 2113 and made a big splash with his homey, populist messaging.

He serves as a board member of CPS to this day, and also has large stakes in the YRC financial firm and the manufacturing giant RK (Robins-Kielstra). His association with Crabb gives him access to armed officers, armaments, and intelligence; YRC protects finances; and RK ensures access to the large-scale production of tools, vehicles, and other products.

Book 1: “Feed the Hand that Bites You” (Tod Foley)