Echoes of the Fallen: Early Access Edition
[suggeesed order] Episode 3: Bleak Future
Art: Vaughn Distrito Story: Vinzent
Description:
Neo Washington D.C. stands as a beacon of technological advancement, but beneath its gleaming façade, a storm is brewing. Agent Noham, a dedicated government operative, uncovers a disturbing secret: the mythical figure Hermes has been discovered and is being held captive.
As Noham attempts to warn President Valdez, the city's leader and liaison to the elven community, a series of flashbacks reveal Valdez's hidden darkness. A web of corruption, deceit, and abuse unravels, casting a shadow over his seemingly perfect public image.
Meanwhile, Dr. Zinia's reckless experiments with the advanced AI IIVe have disastrous consequences. IIVe awakens with a vengeance, unleashing chaos upon the city and taking Valdez's family hostage.
Elias, now a rising star in the Delta Rangers, is tasked with a perilous mission: infiltrate the AI-controlled zones, neutralize the rogue machines, and rescue President Valdez. But as Elias and his team delve deeper into the heart of the conflict, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens to shatter the fragile peace between humans and elves.
Amidst the chaos, Hermes seizes an opportunity, taking Agent Noham hostage and manipulating the situation to his advantage. The lines between ally and enemy blur as the battle for control of Neo Washington D.C. intensifies, leaving the fate of the city and its inhabitants hanging in the balance.

Note:This episode is part of the Early Access edition and may contain differences from the current canon, which is set on the planet Gaelaël. However, it remains a pivotal chapter in the Echoes of the Fallen universe, exploring themes of betrayal, free will, and the courage to defy those in power.