The stolen Rikapud ship was more than just a prize—it was a weapon, a glimpse into the enemy's technology. Inside the government's most secure facility, the Black Council analyzed every piece of data extracted from its systems.
They uncovered something terrifying.
The Rikapud had been searching for something—Code Z.
A project so classified that even the highest-ranking Black Officials had never heard of it. It wasn't just about technology; it was about control. If the Rikapud cracked the code first, they wouldn't just dominate Earth—they would warp an entire invasion force into the heart of civilization.
Ruger's Training Intensifies.
The Council knew the stakes, and so did Ruger. His first mission had cost him a broken arm, but pain meant nothing compared to the war ahead. His training shifted into overdrive.
Martial arts. Advanced combat simulations. Survival tactics. He endured it all—because he had to.
And then, there was Prototype Exo-02.
Using salvaged Rikapud tech, Ruger upgraded his suit—stronger plating, faster processors, more advanced gravity manipulation. This time, it wouldn't malfunction in battle. This time, he would be unstoppable.
A Race Against Time.
The Black Council's worst fears were coming true—the Rikapud were getting closer to unlocking their warp technology. If they succeeded before Earth did, no army, no defenses, nothing would stop them.
A new elite team was formed—The Black Vanguard.
Led by Ruger, Sypher, Alex, NKhensani, and Lethabo, this unit would lead the fight against the invasion. Their first mission? Infiltrate a hidden Rikapud research base and destroy any progress on Code Z.
Failure wasn't an option.
The Beginning of the End.
As Ruger prepared for war, one thought haunted him.
He had been raised by a lie. The man he called "father" was a monster in disguise. The Rikapud had stolen his real father, taken his life, and manipulated history. Every lesson, every embrace, every word of wisdom—fake.
The rage inside him burned hotter than the sun.
And when the time came, he wouldn't just fight.
He would end them.