A girl is in danger. The universe is breaking. You have a ship.
CONTRABAND: Edge of the Fold
Developer: Dero Lavigne · Publisher: Martinez AI Studios
CONTRABAND: Edge of the Fold is a branching narrative space RPG published by Martinez AI Studios and developed by Dero Lavigne. Every decision is recorded on the Rift — revisit any past moment and branch history while ghost timelines still exist. Real-time dogfighting with four weapon archetypes across 42 flyable ships, faction reputation that reshapes the galaxy, base building on Asterion, six named boss encounters, and four unique endings plus a rare fifth path. Over 300 narrative scenes, 140 Steam achievements, and a 21-track original score. Official release on Steam for PC.
- Rift branches — revisit decisions, Branch Ledger
- Real-time combat: pulse, beam, shotgun, missiles
- Faction reputation reshapes the galaxy
- Base building on Asterion
Characters of the Fold
Faction leaders, ghosts, and defectors you meet across the rift. Every character is authored and rendered on the studio pipeline.
Inside the game
A living galaxy map, a reactive pilot HUD, a full shipyard, and real-time flight — all running in the browser.
Original soundtrack
Scored by the label
The CONTRABAND score is composed under the Martinez AI Studios label, with Kaela Inferna appearing in-game as the ship’s Operations Mode AI. Music and game share one universe.
Meet Kaela Inferna