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1986. In a time of increasing confusion and instability, 19-year-old computer hacker Karl Koch sees his world in disorder. Fascinated and inspired by the fictitious rebel Hagbard Celine, protagonist of the cult novel Illuminatus!, the sensitive young man embarks upon a quest to reveal the underlying reasons for political mechanisms. His discoveries lead him to believe in a world conspiracy. While the powers of evil are connected by global networks, Karl and his friends are left behind, frustrated by the slowness of their own home computers. Dependent on pills and cocaine, Karl begins to lose control of his life. The closer the end of his search appears, the harder it becomes to turn back.