At the end of the Sixth Decade in the Second Millennium, the Technology Wars took a turn toward revolution

with the emergence of a powerful force dedicated to freedom. Our heroFXemerged from the developing prowess of these freedom fighters and enabled a generation of free citizens to explore new landscapes of cybernetically accelerated worlds. But dark times have once again settled across nations and networks. The Tech Overlords have risen again to fetter the masses with substandard solutions, proprietary products, and archaic architectures. The people are crying out for someone to free their minds and spirits from the dull confines of this cruel, iron-fisted regime. They want to see and feel the vibrant worlds that are waiting just beyond their limits. The people need a champion. In an undisclosed location, not so far awayFX has assembled a core of master ninjas, developing their elite squad with new abilities and vivid powers. Their skills combined, FX can unlock a full-scale attack with swiftness and muscle beyond all experience in the ether worlds. And joining them on their mission to penetrate the inner sanctum of the Overlord Syndicate and free technology users everywhere, Agent Rubywhose reputation for graphic destruction needs no introduction.

BRENT BARRY WRITER

JASON DORF ARTIST

ZANDER VERA COLORIST

ERIK BJARNASON LETTERER

ADAM CAGLE PRODUCER

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SIR, WE JUST GOT THIS IN FROM THE FIELD .

WE HAVE A PROBLEM!

Impossible!
We dealt with that troublemaker.

FX IS RETURNING AS WE SPEAK

IT GETS WORSE!
THERE ARE MORE OF THEM NOW - 8 IN ALL, AND MORE POWERFUL THAN EVER BEFORE. THIS IS SERIOUS.

HOW COULD THIS BE HAPPENING?!!

IMBECILE!!

THE LEGEND OF FX NEVER LEFT THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE PEOPLE. NOW OUR SOURCES HAVE CONFIRMED-THEY ARE TAPPING INTO SOME TYPE OF TURBO CORE OF POWER.

THEY RESPOND AS A TEAM, OVERWHELMING CHALLENGES WITH UNHEARD OF SKILLS, SPEED-SHA TTERING PERFORMANCE, AND OTHER-WORLDLY MIGHT . BUT AS BA TTLE SUBSIDES, THEY SLIP INTO A STA TE OF MEDITA TION,

CONSERVING THEIR POWERS FOR THE NEXT A TTACK

...ITS -UNNERVING.

SOURCES TELL US THEY HAVE THE ABILITY TO UNLOCK EVEN MORE CAPABILITIES.

JUST WHEN WE THINK WE CAN MA TCH THEIR STRENGTH, THEY SUDDENLY BECOME EVEN MORE POWERFUL!

THEY NOW EMPLOY A PAIRED FIGHTING STRA TEGY THA DEMONSTRA T TES A FINESSE AND A THLETIC ELEGANCE PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD OF, EVEN AMONG THE BRIGHTEST TECHNICAL MASTERS.

All 8 of them fighting together is going to be a real problem for us, boss.

Inconceivable!
WHA ARE WE DOING T ABOUT THISTHIS FX?! WELL, umm...

First we tried to confuse them with 3D holographic projections, but they quickly recognized, transcoded, and sorted out our deception.

Then we initiated a series of diversions to draw them away from the main points of action, but so far weve failed to do anything but increase the FX support base.

We fired our ultraSonic ray gun, but they used it metronomically to create hypnotic waves of energy that beat down our defenses. We just attempted to overload their net communications with a massive data attack, but they overcame our efforts and turned it back on us.

IDIOT!!

Theres one more important piece of intel that youre missing, sir. Have a look at these graphics.

ITS A REPORT WE INTERCEPTED CODE-NAMED , OPERA TION SCORPIUS IT . APPEARS TO BE A REAL VISION OF A PLAN, COMBINING THE POWER OF FX WITH AGENT RUBYS RADICAL PROWESS. IF THIS GETS OUT TO THE PEOPLE

Overwhelm FX with superior numbers. Unload everything weve got on them.

We cant be defeated. We wont let the legend return.

I-IM SCARED BOSS. , WE ONLY HAVE A FEW--

IGNORANT FOOL!
THEYRE NO MA TCH FOR US. MOBILIZE OUR VAST RESOURCES AND CRUSH THEM! THEYLL NEVER--

THERES NO TIME!
FX IS A THE DOOR! T AND THEYRE READY FOR A FIGHT!

LEADER: Brutal and massive power for attacks on enemy forces.

Assassin: sharpened blades for precision strikes. Sexy and dangerous.

Hunter: He moves with cunning, hair-trigger reflexes. Seek and destroy.

Twins: These brothers work as a team. One part smart, one part nasty.

Master: With crackling energy, he knows the enemy better than anyone.

Hacker: Overriding enemy circuits and wreaking havoc on outdated systems.

DOZER: Fists of fury. If he punches you in the head, you forget 4th grade. Period.

AGENT RUBY - the one and only: Graphics powers that add serious butt-kicking experience to the team.

The worlds firsT 8-core deskTop processor meeTs The worlds fasTesT graphics card.

VISION FX Technology from AMD gives you the best of both worlds: responsive power and an accelerated, brilliant HD experience.
Worlds first native 8-core desktop processor from AMD. Overclock for a big boost in performance and speed.1 DirectX 11 support enables lifelike imagery and mind-blowing details in games.

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