Sector 7, already reeling from the aftermath of the “Swan Song” event, remains under a strict lockdown following a prolonged and intensely emotional final projection broadcast by the city’s designated “Observer,” Arthur Cameron. The projection, lasting nearly seven hours, concluded with a series of shifting, iridescent images and a sustained, wordless sonic landscape that has triggered a wave of disorientation and reported psychological distress among residents.

The event itself began at precisely 08:00 local time. Following weeks of speculation and mounting anxiety surrounding Cameron’s impending “departure,” the Observer initiated the projection from the central Observatory dome. Initial reports described the visuals as a complex layering of memory fragments – childhood landscapes, fleeting encounters, and unsettling glimpses of a future that never came to pass. As the projection progressed, the sonic component intensified, manifesting as a low, resonant hum that seemed to vibrate within the very structure of the city.

Following the conclusion, a period of unnerving silence descended upon Sector 7. Within minutes, emergency services began receiving a surge of calls reporting symptoms including vivid flashbacks, feelings of profound loss, and a persistent sense of displacement. Dr. Evelyn Reed, head of the city’s psychological support unit, stated, “We’ve never seen a response of this magnitude following a prolonged sensory immersion. The data suggests a significant disruption of personal timelines and a destabilization of established realities.”

Adding to the confusion, a brief but intense surge of power briefly disabled the city’s central communications network. “It was like…like everything just flickered for a second,” recounted local technician, Ben Carter, who was monitoring the network. “Then the images…they just kept playing, even though the feed was technically offline. It was terrifying.”

The implications of Cameron’s final projection are still being assessed. City officials have initiated a full investigation into the event, with particular focus on the Observatory’s systems and the nature of the data used in the projection. The event has reignited a long-standing debate within the city regarding the ethics and potential dangers of sustained sensory immersion, and whether the pursuit of knowledge and experience outweighs the risks to individual and collective consciousness. As Cameron himself, in a recorded message released prior to the event, warned, “Some doors are best left unopened.”