i really like re2deemers idea of the level starting outside, it'll add a pretty wicked contrast to the dark cold and geometric inner city.
the idea for a 'story' i had was somewhat inspired from that new astroboy movie (it wasnt bad eh guys?)
it starts off your outside and charging toward the city and all you deal with are maybe some mutant-y animals, savages (like judge dredd im thinkin) and then you bust your way into the big city, and from there you progress through different stages of law enforcement. first the basic little police (jetpacks, 'cruiser' type things) and then it progresses to some heavier forces and finally the military who eventually has to turn to their last resort to stop you. some big fuckin heavily armed mech..thing.
im working on getting a working scanner today and will be posting some sketches tonight.