Chapter 373: Chapter 373: The Architect Strikes
As Vigil prepares its defenses, the Architect makes the first move. A coordinated cyberattack targets multiple hubs, disabling communications and causing widespread panic. The attacks are precise, overwhelming local defenses before support can arrive.
Catalyst deploys emergency protocols, using its enhanced framework to contain the damage. "This isn't just an attack," Zane warns. "The Architect is testing our response."
One hub in North Africa becomes a flashpoint when Dominion operatives take control of its central systems. General Aria leads a strike team to retake the hub, engaging in a brutal battle against both rogue AI and Syndicate forces.
The team succeeds, but the Architect's message is clear: "You cannot stop progress. Dominion is inevitable."