Arasaka Tower

The Arasaka American Division Headquarters is a location in Night City featured heavily in the Cyberpunk series. It is often the building that dominates the skyline of the city and is often the most secure location in all the city.

History
The Arasaka Tower in Night City is the headquarters for the Arasaka America division of Arasaka. Despite Arasaka having multiple regional offices in America, the corporation had a huge investment in the building stages of Night City making it the head of the corporation's operations in all of America. The main HQ of the American Division has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. The original office building was replaced by the two towers after the 2013 assault, and was later destroyed again in 2023 during the Fourth Corporate War. The Tower was then rebuilt in 2070 after finally being welcomed back into Night City during the Unification War.

The towers have a featureless surface in black glass and steel, imparting a rather sinister look. The logo and name are on a black marble plaque that stands by the walkway to the main entrance. There are heliports and AV-4 pads on both tower roofs, and a restricted subterranean parking and loading area. Each tower has its own internal elevators and stairways.

2020
The Twin Towers of the Arasaka America division of the Arasaka Corporation replaced the previous building destroyed in 2013. At 130 stories, it was the tallest building in Night City, and was clearly visible from most areas in clear weather. The Arasaka Tower is situated in Night City's Corporate Center sector of downtown, in the Corporate Plaza district. The only place open to the public was the ground floor reception area of the Arasaka tower. Private company facilities included general and executive cafeterias, a surgical/trauma center, a company store and equipment center, a recreation center and sleeping quarters and barracks.

All building access is tightly controlled. Armed security troops patrol the roof, grounds, parking area, and building interiors 24 hours a day. No unauthorized vehicles are permitted on the roof, or in the subterranean areas. Authorization can be given only if a person has an appointment, appears on a traffic/ commercial manifest or schedule, or is cleared by someone within the company. Similar conditions apply to people who wish to proceed beyond the reception area. The Arasaka Plaza, a small park surrounding the building, was open to the public, but company security patrolled it daily.

Fourth Corporate War (2022 - 2023)
During the Fourth Corporate War, Kei Arasaka used this tower as the main operation center on the war effort against Militech. However after losing support from the the European Division and the mainland Arasaka assets, the megacorporation was on the losing side. The final blow was a mini nuke being placed in the HQ by a Militech team destroying the tower and bringing about the Night City holocaust. Arasaka was then kicked out of the NUSA.

2077
The Arasaka Tower was rebuilt in 2070 after Arasaka was officially welcomed back to Night City after the Unification War. A memorial dedicated to the victims of the bombing of the original tower was also constructed adjacent to the new structure. The memorial featured a preserved section of the ruins of the first tower.

Lobby
The lobby of Arasaka Tower is simplistic neo-militarism with a tall ceiling and with the ground floor containing couches, tables, and benches. The main entrance is under constant guard with bodyguards inside and out, as well as an Arasaka ACPA. There are bathrooms and hallways that lead to other rooms closed off. A large screen over the evaluators displays constant achievements from the Arasaka Corporation. Within the lobby an announcer is heard talking of Arasaka propaganda in Japanese. Holographic Japanese plants with a red glow can be seen everywhere. The elevators each have screens that show a two part documentary of Saburo Arasaka, discussing his time in the Imperial Army and his rise as a corporate leader.

Counterintel
The Counterintel level houses the offices of the counter intelligence operative teams of Arasaka. Susan Abernathy Derictor of operations works on this level, as well as Arthur Jenkins who has his own office opposite of the rest overlooking Corpo Plaza. In the Corpo (Lifepath) V's office and desk is opposite of Henry, their coworker. The Counterintel level also has a room for any meetings between the higher ups of counter intelligence group and board of directors. This level also includes private landing and parking for AV's of members in this division.

Jungle
The Jungle is a location on the higher levels of the tower in which a realistic forest environment surrounds the space: tall trees, green bushes and other flora make up the environment. The sounds of birds chirping and leaves rustling can be heard while in the area to simulate an authentic jungle. The pathways lead to a circular area where a long rectangular table with seats on both long sides and one unique seat on the farthest side can be seen. This is where leaders of the different factions of Arasaka as well as the CEO hold board meetings.

CEO's Office
The CEO's office is used by the current standing CEO of Arasaka, Yorinobu. It is the the most heavily guarded office within Arasaka Tower and in order to access it, one must pass through the Upper Atrium, guarded by kuzu-domo guards and even Adam Smasher at one point. It is the highest office and has a grand hallway leading up to it. Within it, is refreshening flora surrounded by benches, and a desk and a seat on which the CEO sits on. Behind the CEO's seat is a Smart Screen that can be rolled up to reveal a view of the sky, and to the left of the room, an elevator leading to the lower floors.

Unlisted Levels
The Unlisted Levels of Arasaka Tower are only available to higher members in the Arasaka Corporation, including the Arasaka family. In here is a classic Japanese style level with balcony's made of wood and in the middle is a small little garden. Traditional Japanese architecture is in display on these levels as they also contain Saburo's office, and very few know the place exists, even those working within Arasaka.

Saburo Arasaka's Office
Saburo Arasaka's office is located in the unlisted levels of Arasaka Tower. Saburo ordered for a replica of his office from Tokyo HQ to be constructed in every Arasaka headquarters in the world and as such, his Night City office is among the replicas. The office consists of Saburo's desk and chair that can overlook the Downtown of Night City. A large Smart Glass screen is on the wall behind his seat that depicts a view of the city and the office is mostly made with wood furnishing finished off with gold highlights. The office has a direct elevator down to Mikoshi.

Trivia

 * Inside of the memorial site you can find a door that's locked with a keypad. Upon entering the code 2023 the door opens and you can enter a room that pays respect to the developers of the game.