Graves quickly evaluated the chaotic scene before him. Vega's control over the shadows turned Blackwatch soldiers against each other, ensnaring them in dark tendrils that manipulated their movements, causing friendly fire incidents. The Abrams tanks, usually the powerhouse of any ground assault, were rendered almost useless, their advanced systems and heavy armor no match for the shadows creeping into every crevice, causing critical system failures.
Understanding the unique challenge Vega posed, Graves switched his suit to a mode designed for electromagnetic interference, hoping to disrupt Vega's shadow manipulation long enough to gain an advantage. He directed the infantry to pull back, minimizing the risk of them harming each other under Vega's influence.
