Ch. 621The Madman!
Key Plot Points and Events
- An aircraft carrier fleet sent to destroy Atlantis is destroyed by a meteorite.
- The meteorite's impact causes a massive tidal wave, capsizing rescue ships and malfunctioning devices due to its strong radiation.
- Stryker, the leader of the Sentinel program, is informed of the incident and is in disbelief.
- The military suspects the meteorite's impact might be related to the Mutants or Atlantis but finds no concrete evidence.
Character Developments
- Stryker: Struggles to accept the news of the aircraft carrier's destruction and becomes frustrated with the lack of progress in the Mutant extermination.
- The Soldier: Reports the incident to Stryker and provides updates on the military's operations against Mutants and Atlantis.
Significant Themes
- The struggle between Mutants and humans, with Stryker representing the human perspective and the military's determination to eradicate Mutants.
- The unpredictability of nature and the consequences of human actions, as seen in the meteorite's impact and the destruction of the aircraft carrier fleet.
Character Interactions
- Stryker and the Soldier: The soldier reports to Stryker, who becomes increasingly frustrated and angry with each piece of news.
- Stryker and the military: Stryker expresses his dissatisfaction with the military's progress and lack of early warning about the meteorite.
- Stryker and the Mutants/Atlantis: Stryker suspects the Mutants or Atlantis might be involved in the aircraft carrier's destruction but finds no evidence to support this theory.