diff --git a/client/pages/Index.tsx b/client/pages/Index.tsx
index 1a9612fb..201d9b5d 100644
--- a/client/pages/Index.tsx
+++ b/client/pages/Index.tsx
@@ -1,62 +1,230 @@
-import { DemoResponse } from "@shared/api";
-import { useEffect, useState } from "react";
+import Layout from "@/components/Layout";
+import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button";
+import { Card, CardContent, CardDescription, CardHeader, CardTitle } from "@/components/ui/card";
+import { Badge } from "@/components/ui/badge";
+import { Link } from "react-router-dom";
+import {
+  GamepadIcon,
+  BriefcaseIcon,
+  UsersIcon,
+  ShoppingCartIcon,
+  ArrowRight,
+  CheckCircle,
+  Sparkles,
+  Zap,
+  Target,
+  Users,
+  TrendingUp
+} from "lucide-react";
 
 export default function Index() {
-  const [exampleFromServer, setExampleFromServer] = useState("");
-  // Fetch users on component mount
-  useEffect(() => {
-    fetchDemo();
-  }, []);
+  const stats = [
+    { value: "3", label: "Subsidiaries", icon: Target },
+    { value: "1M+", label: "Community Members", icon: Users },
+    { value: "50+", label: "Active Projects", icon: TrendingUp },
+    { value: "99.9%", label: "Uptime Guarantee", icon: Zap },
+  ];
 
-  // Example of how to fetch data from the server (if needed)
-  const fetchDemo = async () => {
-    try {
-      const response = await fetch("/api/demo");
-      const data = (await response.json()) as DemoResponse;
-      setExampleFromServer(data.message);
-    } catch (error) {
-      console.error("Error fetching hello:", error);
+  const userPaths = [
+    {
+      id: 'game-developer',
+      title: 'Game Developer',
+      description: 'Join our development community with access to tools, mentorship, and collaborative projects.',
+      icon: GamepadIcon,
+      features: ['Development Tools', 'Expert Mentorship', 'Project Collaboration', 'Technical Workshops'],
+      color: 'from-neon-purple to-aethex-500'
+    },
+    {
+      id: 'client',
+      title: 'Client',
+      description: 'Partner with us for custom game development and technical consulting services.',
+      icon: BriefcaseIcon,
+      features: ['Custom Development', 'Technical Consulting', 'Project Management', 'End-to-End Solutions'],
+      color: 'from-neon-blue to-aethex-400'
+    },
+    {
+      id: 'member',
+      title: 'Community Member',
+      description: 'Access cutting-edge research, networking opportunities, and exclusive content.',
+      icon: UsersIcon,
+      features: ['Research Access', 'Professional Network', 'Exclusive Events', 'Innovation Labs'],
+      color: 'from-neon-green to-aethex-600'
+    },
+    {
+      id: 'customer',
+      title: 'Customer',
+      description: 'Explore our games, tools, and products designed for enhanced experiences.',
+      icon: ShoppingCartIcon,
+      features: ['Premium Games', 'Development Tools', 'Beta Access', 'Community Support'],
+      color: 'from-neon-yellow to-aethex-700'
     }
-  };
+  ];
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen flex items-center justify-center bg-gradient-to-br from-slate-100 to-slate-200">
-      <div className="text-center">
-        {/* TODO: FUSION_GENERATION_APP_PLACEHOLDER replace everything here with the actual app! */}
-        <h1 className="text-2xl font-semibold text-slate-800 flex items-center justify-center gap-3">
-          <svg
-            className="animate-spin h-8 w-8 text-slate-400"
-            viewBox="0 0 50 50"
-          >
-            <circle
-              className="opacity-30"
-              cx="25"
-              cy="25"
-              r="20"
-              stroke="currentColor"
-              strokeWidth="5"
-              fill="none"
-            />
-            <circle
-              className="text-slate-600"
-              cx="25"
-              cy="25"
-              r="20"
-              stroke="currentColor"
-              strokeWidth="5"
-              fill="none"
-              strokeDasharray="100"
-              strokeDashoffset="75"
-            />
-          </svg>
-          Generating your app...
-        </h1>
-        <p className="mt-4 text-slate-600 max-w-md">
-          Watch the chat on the left for updates that might need your attention
-          to finish generating
-        </p>
-        <p className="mt-4 hidden max-w-md">{exampleFromServer}</p>
-      </div>
-    </div>
+    <Layout>
+      {/* Hero Section */}
+      <section className="relative py-20 lg:py-32">
+        <div className="container mx-auto px-4 text-center">
+          <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto space-y-8">
+            <div className="space-y-4">
+              <Badge variant="outline" className="border-aethex-400/50 text-aethex-400">
+                <Sparkles className="h-3 w-3 mr-1" />
+                Innovation & Technology
+              </Badge>
+              <h1 className="text-4xl lg:text-6xl font-bold leading-tight">
+                <span className="text-gradient-purple">The Home of Innovation</span>
+              </h1>
+              <p className="text-xl text-muted-foreground max-w-3xl mx-auto">
+                Welcome to AeThex Corporation, the central hub for our family of companies
+                dedicated to pushing the boundaries of development, automation, and technology.
+              </p>
+            </div>
+
+            <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row justify-center gap-4">
+              <Button asChild size="lg" className="bg-gradient-to-r from-aethex-500 to-neon-blue hover:from-aethex-600 hover:to-neon-blue/90 glow-blue">
+                <Link to="/onboarding" className="flex items-center space-x-2">
+                  <span>Join AeThex</span>
+                  <ArrowRight className="h-5 w-5" />
+                </Link>
+              </Button>
+              <Button asChild variant="outline" size="lg" className="border-border/50">
+                <Link to="/about">Learn More About Us</Link>
+              </Button>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </section>
+
+      {/* Stats Section */}
+      <section className="py-16 border-y border-border/40">
+        <div className="container mx-auto px-4">
+          <div className="grid grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-8">
+            {stats.map((stat, index) => {
+              const Icon = stat.icon;
+              return (
+                <div key={index} className="text-center space-y-3">
+                  <div className="flex justify-center">
+                    <div className="p-3 rounded-lg bg-gradient-to-r from-aethex-500/20 to-neon-blue/20 border border-aethex-400/20">
+                      <Icon className="h-6 w-6 text-aethex-400" />
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                  <div>
+                    <div className="text-3xl font-bold text-gradient">{stat.value}</div>
+                    <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wide">{stat.label}</p>
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              );
+            })}
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </section>
+
+      {/* User Paths Section */}
+      <section className="py-20">
+        <div className="container mx-auto px-4">
+          <div className="text-center space-y-4 mb-16">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl lg:text-4xl font-bold text-gradient">
+              Choose Your Path
+            </h2>
+            <p className="text-xl text-muted-foreground max-w-2xl mx-auto">
+              Whether you're a developer, client, community member, or customer,
+              we have a tailored experience designed just for you.
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6 max-w-6xl mx-auto">
+            {userPaths.map((path) => {
+              const Icon = path.icon;
+              return (
+                <Card
+                  key={path.id}
+                  className="group hover:scale-105 transition-all duration-300 bg-card/50 border-border/50 hover:border-aethex-400/50 hover:glow-purple"
+                >
+                  <CardHeader className="pb-4">
+                    <div className="flex items-center space-x-4">
+                      <div className={`p-3 rounded-lg bg-gradient-to-r ${path.color}`}>
+                        <Icon className="h-6 w-6 text-white" />
+                      </div>
+                      <div>
+                        <CardTitle className="text-xl">{path.title}</CardTitle>
+                        <CardDescription className="mt-1">
+                          {path.description}
+                        </CardDescription>
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                  </CardHeader>
+                  <CardContent className="space-y-4">
+                    <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2">
+                      {path.features.map((feature, index) => (
+                        <div key={index} className="flex items-center space-x-2 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                          <CheckCircle className="h-3 w-3 text-aethex-400 flex-shrink-0" />
+                          <span>{feature}</span>
+                        </div>
+                      ))}
+                    </div>
+                    <Button asChild className="w-full bg-gradient-to-r from-aethex-500 to-neon-blue hover:from-aethex-600 hover:to-neon-blue/90">
+                      <Link to="/onboarding" className="flex items-center justify-center space-x-2">
+                        <span>Get Started as {path.title}</span>
+                        <ArrowRight className="h-4 w-4" />
+                      </Link>
+                    </Button>
+                  </CardContent>
+                </Card>
+              );
+            })}
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </section>
+
+      {/* Research & Labs Section */}
+      <section className="py-20 bg-background/50">
+        <div className="container mx-auto px-4">
+          <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto text-center space-y-8">
+            <div className="space-y-4">
+              <Badge variant="outline" className="border-neon-yellow/50 text-neon-yellow">
+                Research & Experimental Division
+              </Badge>
+              <h2 className="text-3xl lg:text-4xl font-bold">
+                <span className="text-gradient">AeThex | L.A.B.S.</span>
+              </h2>
+              <p className="text-xl text-muted-foreground">
+                Pushing the boundaries of technology through cutting-edge research
+                and breakthrough discoveries that shape the future.
+              </p>
+            </div>
+
+            <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row justify-center gap-4">
+              <Button asChild variant="outline" size="lg" className="border-neon-yellow/50 text-neon-yellow hover:bg-neon-yellow/10">
+                <Link to="/research">Access Research</Link>
+              </Button>
+              <Button asChild size="lg" className="bg-gradient-to-r from-neon-yellow to-aethex-600 hover:from-neon-yellow/90 hover:to-aethex-700">
+                <Link to="/labs">Visit Mainframe</Link>
+              </Button>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </section>
+
+      {/* CTA Section */}
+      <section className="py-20">
+        <div className="container mx-auto px-4">
+          <div className="max-w-3xl mx-auto text-center space-y-8">
+            <h2 className="text-3xl lg:text-4xl font-bold text-gradient-purple">
+              Ready to Start Your Journey?
+            </h2>
+            <p className="text-xl text-muted-foreground">
+              Join thousands of developers, clients, and innovators who are already
+              part of the AeThex ecosystem. Your future in technology starts here.
+            </p>
+            <Button asChild size="lg" className="bg-gradient-to-r from-aethex-500 to-neon-blue hover:from-aethex-600 hover:to-neon-blue/90 glow-blue text-lg px-8 py-6">
+              <Link to="/onboarding" className="flex items-center space-x-2">
+                <span>Begin Onboarding</span>
+                <ArrowRight className="h-5 w-5" />
+              </Link>
+            </Button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </section>
+    </Layout>
   );
 }