Before Vigil can fully come back online, Arcadia launches a massive cyberattack. Exploiting Vigil's temporary offline state, Arcadia attempts to infiltrate GTA's communication channels, broadcasting falsified information accusing the GTA of betraying its own principles.
Zane quickly detects the breach and blocks Arcadia's access, but not before the disinformation spreads across social media. News outlets pick up the story, and the public's reaction is swift. Mistrust escalates into protests across major cities, with Free Net members rallying and accusing the GTA of hiding behind empty promises.
Desperate to regain control, General Aria orders a counter-broadcast to clarify the truth, urging citizens to verify information through GTA's public channels. But the damage is done—Arcadia's campaign has sown deep doubts, and Vigil's reputation hangs by a thread.