This is horrifying. Absolutely horrifying. How did it come to this? At first glance, it feels like a retaliation for the U.S.’s actions against the Soviets during the Iron Tide War. But there are no signs. The tape is in English… unless they’ve learned our language and are hiding in plain sight.

The strangest part: we found Sasha and Shane Waters’ missing son, Colt, in there. Somehow, he managed to evade the perpetrator, though his arms and legs are covered in cuts. Whoever this “Vincent” is, the one with the bandages or mask, I owe him thanks.

But we lost one of our officers. He stepped out, trembling violently, and raised his gun to his head. His colleagues pleaded with him, begged him not to. He did it anyway. Silence followed. I think I heard someone sobbing. I delivered the news to his family. His mother said nothing; his father’s eyes welled up as he whispered, “Where have we gone wrong?” I tried to comfort them, but I only made it worse.

I left them there, placing white lilies in their hands, and returned to my office, trying to process everything. Vincent mentioned a possible lead: the “New Light Foundation.” Supposedly a front, according to him. How does he know about it?

He claimed to have a spy inside, gathering information. That spy discovered they’re working on… bizarre anthropomorphic creatures. Robots too. Their purpose remains a mystery. Some are massive; others, small. I have a visit planned tonight. I’m certain they’ll greet me with open arms.