Quick Authors Note: This is based off Watch Dog's Digital Trip, Alone. Alone is a digital trip where Aiden is forced to collect scarce confiscated weaponry and use it against robotic androids, supposedly made by CTOS. This is a more in depth and in detail way I see the digital trip. The Prologue is meant to be a synopsis of how the epidemic happened stylized in the form of a News Channel.


Prologue: CTOS Innovation

May 20, 2020

"Now, our next bit of news comes from Chicago, where the central operating system CTOS originated, want to tell us more, Jackson?"

"Well, Mindy, ever since CTOS reached its nationwide release goal, they have been working on a mechanical robotic prototype meant to protect and monitor CTOS control points simply nicknamed Protectors. Today, they have finally been finished and are being shipped throughout the United States. They are able to walk and run like humans, are equipped with cameras and an automatic criminal profiling system and armed with a deadly laser. This will surely make hackers and criminals think twice about raiding CTOS hard-points. In further news-."

December 31, 2020

"Now, we have another update on CTOS' new robotic prototype, Protectors. Can you tell us more, Jackson?"

"Okay, Mindy, on May 20, CTOS released a robot meant to protect and monitor CTOS hard-points named Protectors. After their successful release, they have been confirmed to be safe around other civilians. Now, wealthy buyers around the United States are able to order a Protector for home or business defense. Back to you, Mindy."

January 2, 2021

"Jackson here with some breaking news, apparently, one of the android security guards, Protectors, has committed its first violent act against an innocent bystander. Could this simply be a malfunction, or something much bigger? Well, to be safe, CTOS has started recalling all Protectors."

April 27, 2021

"Jackson here with some more breaking news with the new Protectors, Washington D.C has been completely overrun by the Protectors after CTOS failed to recall all the city's androids. The president has been safely evacuated, but survivors are confirmed inside. The city's land, air and sea borders have been shut down and walled off. If you are a citizen of D.C, please follow the Emergency Broadcast above."

January 1, 2022

"All citizens are urged to stay indoors until further notice. / Evacuation zones are marked with red flares. / Evacuations take place on Wednesdays. / This is a prerecorded message."