As the ministers' words echoed across the empire through the Imperial Emergency Broadcasting System, a profound transformation began to ripple through the territories. The reaction varied from region to region, reflecting the empire's diverse cultural tapestry while demonstrating an underlying unity of purpose.
In Shanghai Municipality, the massive digital displays that normally advertised luxury goods now streamed emergency information in real-time. Along the historic Bund, usually bustling with tourists and business people, workers in protective gear were already installing thermal scanning archways. The city's technological infrastructure, among the most advanced in the empire, seamlessly transitioned to crisis mode. Within hours, neighborhood committees had organized virtual meetings through the Imperial Network, coordinating care for elderly residents and establishing community support systems.
