The golden embers of the day's last light danced on the horizon, a world on the brink of an awakening. In TV studios across the globe, makeup artists, directors, technicians, and reporters geared up for a broadcast like no other.
Satellites whirred into position, sound checks echoed, and camera lights flickered on. For the first time in history, every major broadcasting station on Earth was about to simultaneously broadcast a unified message.
In New York, a steely-eyed Clara Reynolds, one of CNN's top anchors, cleared her throat and whispered a prayer under her breath. In London, Amir Hassan from the BBC took a deep breath, clutching his notes. From Al Jazeera in Doha to NDTV in Delhi, anchors braced themselves.
The synchronized clocks in every studio hit the hour, and millions of screens across the world lit up.
"Good evening," Clara began, her voice steady. "In an unprecedented act of global unity, we are joining with our fellow journalists worldwide to share a singular message."
"Today," Amir picked up seamlessly, "we stand on the precipice of a new reality. Information has emerged about an alien entity known as the Zen Empire."
Images flashed on screens across continents: depictions of the Zen hierarchy, snippets from the GDC conference, rough visualizations of the Genous powers, and the emblematic symbol of Ragnarok.
"In these uncertain times," said Rajeev Malhotra of NDTV, "our leaders have come together, pledging global unity, pooling resources, and kickstarting initiatives designed to prepare and defend our Earth."
Over in Al Jazeera, Fariha Khan added, "Foremost among these is Project Quantum Veil, a groundbreaking endeavor promising to shield our planet from these formidable extraterrestrials."
Global viewers were shown visuals of Dr. Nathan Guhara and snippets from his discovery announcement. As the gravity of the situation sank in, further details of Ragnarok, the global defense initiative, were shared.
"This isn't just about defense," Clara emphasized, "but about harnessing the new powers at our disposal and evolving as a species. We are no longer bound by our borders or our past differences."
"For the first time in our history," Amir's voice resonated with hope, "we stand united, not as nations but as Earthlings."
As the broadcast neared its end, a collective montage of leaders, civilians, and soldiers from across the world was displayed, accompanied by a poignant voiceover from multiple anchors, "In the face of the unknown, in the shadow of the stars, we rise."
The broadcast concluded, leaving the world in a harmonized buzz. Neighbors spoke to each other, breaking down barriers of language and culture. Families held each other tighter. As the news settled, so did a sense of unity, of purpose, and a collective drive to protect the only home they'd ever known.