Jude was born a crack baby whose DNA was manipulated using groundbreaking gene-sequencing techniques by Dr. Tanaka. Not only did Tanaka save Jude from his flawed genes, he turned the boy into a young genius.
During a presention about how his life was saved, armed gunmen storm the conference room. Their leader, Jon Darius, proclaims that they are members of the May 22nd Movement, an anti-technology terrorist faction that takes its inspiration from the Unabomber, the ultimate technophobe. They are here to rescue Jude from those who would exploit him. Before the terrorists can make a quiet escape with Jude, Donald Lydecker pulls the fire alarm. Authorities respond instantly, forcing Darius to take the conference-goers hostage. They kill Tanaka.
Jude was taken by Danius. A girl named Max saved him. Logan
Cale and Bling take him to a family to hide and protect him from Lydecker.