Duncan and Banquo had been hard at work for weeks, planning and strategizing their next moves in the rebellion. They had successfully integrated themselves within the ranks, gaining the trust of the other rebels, and even the enigmatic leader, Malcolm. As they continued their work within the rebellion, they knew that the time to strike against the Iron Regent was drawing near.

One evening, as Duncan returned to his apartment after a long day of planning, he noticed a message notification on his communicator. It was from an anonymous source, and the contents piqued his interest:

"Meet me at the Shattered Glass Tavern tonight. I have information that could change everything."

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Intrigued, Duncan decided to heed the message, despite the potential danger. He informed Banquo of the situation, and the two friends agreed to meet at the tavern later that night.

The Shattered Glass Tavern was a seedy establishment, its walls adorned with flickering neon lights and holographic projections. Patrons huddled in dark corners, their faces obscured by the dim lighting. Duncan and Banquo entered, scanning the room for any sign of the anonymous informant.

As they approached the bar, a hooded figure emerged from the shadows, motioning for them to follow. The two friends exchanged wary glances before cautiously trailing the figure into a private booth at the back of the tavern.

The hooded figure removed their hood, revealing a woman with piercing green eyes and a cybernetic arm. She extended her hand, introducing herself as Scarlett O'Hologram, the master hacker behind the Iron Regent's recent security breaches.