: Faced with the choice between its own life and its creator's, the Replicant follows Wallace's order to take its own life. The Shift in Power
The demonstration effectively breaks the political deadlock. By proving that he has solved the "problem" of Replicant free will, Wallace wins the right to resume manufacturing. This victory marks the end of the prohibition and the public release of the Nexus-9 line, which includes the formidable enforcer , who later plays a central role in the events of 2049. Production and Legacy 2036: Nexus Dawn
: The Replicant is ordered to slash its own face without hesitation. : Faced with the choice between its own
Scripted by and Michael Green , the short was one of three promotional prequels commissioned to flesh out the Blade Runner timeline. While brief—running only about six minutes—it established the philosophical and political stakes of the sequel, portraying Wallace not just as a businessman, but as a man with a "God complex" who views biological life as a series of programmable symbols. What Happened Between 'Blade Runner' and '2049' This victory marks the end of the prohibition
To prove his point, Wallace introduces the model. Unlike the rebellious Nexus-6 models of the past, the Nexus-9 is designed for total, unquestioning obedience. In a visceral display of this control, Wallace orders his Replicant "angel" to perform two life-altering tasks: