- Where iron chariots are forged,
Sweet youth cries revolt over a bitter melody.
The poisoned song taints mind and soul,
Spread by air across the land.Quatrain 30, century 4
Two police officers are beaten up at a rock concert by a frenzied crowd. Foster suspects GUA involvement and investigates the band. Is there a reason the fans went wild?
Tropes:
- Brown Note: Sonic War, the band Cade investigates, have something ultrasonic added to their music that dials up aggressive responses in the audience, resulting in the attacks.
- Corrupt Corporate Executive: The Gua agent, Preston Barry, is posing as Sonic War's manager, forcing the band towards the rage-inducing music that serves the Gua's purpose rather than the songs they've written themselves.
- Meaningful Name: Sonic War. Apparently the Gua aren't afraid to be on-the-nose with their naming.
