The Alliance Vanguard Legion was personally commanded by Iota, the Ninth Creator. This force included three hundred elite Creators and the armies of countless subordinate civilizations. By its organization, it was a standard rapid assault force, possessing formidable mobility and striking power.
But when Victor observed the enemy forces through battlefield perception, he discovered an unsettling fact:
These former comrades had completely lost their individual traits. Their movements were as orderly and uniform as those of precision machines, without a single unnecessary action or trace of personal habit. Even more shocking, their eyes were hollow and identical, as though everyone were seeing the world through the same pair of eyes.
"The Consciousness Seed's control is more thorough than we imagined," Victor reported to the other commanders through the communication system. "They are no longer independent individuals, but extensions of some collective consciousness."
The Magic Federation's commander responded over the comms. "This degree of mental assimilation... it's simply unforgivable."
The Mechanical Empire's tactical coordinator also expressed shock. "Even our artificial intelligence networks preserve the independence of each unit. This total uniformity violates the fundamental principles of intelligent existence."
The discovery pained everyone. Those comrades who had once fought beside them, those Creators with unique personalities and beliefs, had now become enemies they had no choice but to face.
But Victor quickly steadied himself. He knew that their task now was not to mourn, but to save these controlled beings through battle.
"All units, attention." Victor issued his combat orders. "Given the targets' special condition, we need to adjust our tactical approach. The priority is not to eliminate the enemy, but to create opportunities for purification."
The first contact began.
The Alliance Legion attacked in perfect formation. Three hundred Creators arranged themselves into precise geometric patterns, each unit positioned to exert its