Your News at 11 Episode 6: The Squizzler Raids the Rikti 06Sep25

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[P.N.N. – YOUR NEWS AT 11, PORT OAKES]

TRISH TAKANAWA (on-scene, serious):
“Good evening. I’m Trish Takanawa, reporting from Port Oakes, where the city’s criminal underworld has been thrown into upheaval. Earlier today, the meta-human known as The Squizzler launched a daring raid on a Rikti operations base, seizing classified blueprints for advanced Rikti armor.

 

The assault, described by witnesses as swift and surgical, left local Rikti operatives scrambling and Arachnos authorities racing to contain the fallout. One Rikti technician, speaking under anonymity, told PNN, ‘It was chaos. They moved like shadows, taking files that even our best agents couldn’t protect.’

The implications for Port Oakes’ criminal factions are significant. Arachnos Captain Verax weighed in: ‘The theft of these blueprints could destabilize the balance of power among meta-human and criminal elements. Arachnos will pursue any individual or group attempting to exploit this technology.’

 

Local Vanguard leadership echoed the concerns, stressing the potential for a sudden surge in arms proliferation. Vanguard Lieutenant Lyra Draven stated, ‘Any gang or rogue operative obtaining Rikti armor designs represents an existential threat to Port Oakes’ safety. We must act decisively to prevent misuse.’

 

The Squizzler’s motives remain unclear. Some speculate the raid signals an attempt to challenge the city’s criminal hierarchy; others fear an emerging meta-human arms race. A still image from video surveillance shows The Squizzler in active combat with Rikti forces. At this time, it is unknown if The Squizzler is operating his own gang, which could destabilize the criminal networks here, or if this is a manifestation of his unknown powers. There will definitely be more to follow.

 

From Port Oakes, I’m Trish Takanawa, reporting for Paragon News Network. This is Your News at 11.”

Edited September 7 by david665