A new Metro University poll released Tuesday reveals Metro City residents are sharply divided over how the city should respond to the ongoing TerrorByte situation, even as major technology corporations announce unprecedented entry into local politics.

Poll Results

The survey of 2,400 registered voters, conducted May 12-15 with a margin of error of ±2%, found:

• 47% believe the city's top priority should be capturing TerrorByte
• 48% believe the city's top priority should be addressing the corruption TerrorByte has exposed
• 5% undecided or declined to state

The results represent a statistical dead heat and suggest the city is deeply polarized.

Nexus Corporation Political Entry

Against this backdrop, Nexus Corporation CEO Marcus Chen announced he will resign to run for Mayor of Metro City. Chen's campaign centers on technological solutions to public safety, including the proposed "Project Sentinel" — a fleet of AI-controlled police robots.

Additional Nexus-affiliated candidates:

• Diana Reyes — City Council District 4
• William Torres — District Attorney
• Amanda Liu — State Assembly District 12

Axiom Technologies Response

Hours after the Nexus announcement, Axiom Technologies founder Dr. Elena Vasquez announced her candidacy for State Senate, along with a slate of local candidates.

Axiom-affiliated candidates:

• James Okonkwo — City Council District 7
• Dr. Sarah Park — School Board
• Michael Chen — County Supervisor District 2

Project Sentinel Specifications

• Model: Sentinel S-100
• Height: 6'2" / Weight: 380 lbs
• Armament: Non-lethal only
• AI: "Guardian" autonomous decision-making system
• Pilot deployment: 50 units pending council approval

Scheduled Events

• May 25: City Council public hearing
• June 15: City Council vote on Sentinel pilot
• September 8: Primary election
• November 3: General election