Reinforcements have arrived!
Kagura descended from the skies, leading the YoRHa unit in a devastating ambush that caught Ultron's "Special Forces" completely off guard.
The YoRHa android unit was a rapid global response force that Kagura had meticulously planned for years.
These female-modeled android soldiers, powered by dark matter energy cores and integrated with the "Hive Mind" system inherited from the "Skylark" drone network, were fully under the command of Cortana—essentially acting as her countless avatars.
However, the YoRHa androids weren't mere puppets.
They possessed autonomy, capable of independent operation through embedded AI subsystems even when not receiving direct orders.
Technologically, the YoRHa units far surpassed Ultron's mechanical soldiers.
This was the culmination of Kagura's cutting-edge innovations and the final product of Phase Three in Rhodes Island's global defense initiative.
Every YoRHa unit came equipped with a personalized arsenal crafted by Rhodes Island Industries.
Any one of them could effortlessly take on multiple elite Ultron mechs in combat.
To maximize effectiveness in the chaos of battle, Kagura had designed multiple YoRHa models, each fitted with weaponry tailored to their specific roles.
The main combat unit was the IIB model—nicknamed "Type 2B." Their appearance closely resembled Cortana's current humanoid form.
Tall, curvaceous, and slightly more endowed than Cortana herself, they wore tight, black gothic mini-dresses with high leather boots and sleek black visors equipped with multi-functional reconnaissance systems.
To distinguish them from Cortana's A1-class body, the IIB units had neatly trimmed, shoulder-length silver-white hair, exuding both grace and battle-readiness.
Their signature weapon: a large, transformable quantum katana.
A mass-produced variant of Kagura's personal vibranium blade, it could unleash high-energy shockwaves at range. Sword beams galore!
The IIB model was packed with nearly every combat enhancement imaginable. They could master all kinds of weapons and vehicles with ease.
Their only limitations were in peak output and the absence of a full quantum-matter conversion system—making them formidable, though still a step below Cortana herself.
Besides the frontline fighters, Kagura's YoRHa corps included specialist units for electronic warfare, long-range fire support, and stealth reconnaissance—dubbed the IXS model, or "Type 9S."
Unlike the boyish 9S of NieR: Automata, Kagura's 9S units is mini version of A1.
They resembled delicate porcelain dolls, almost painfully adorable.
If they walked through a busy city in civilian clothes, these IXS units would no doubt draw attention, collect compliments and probably leave with armfuls of lollipops.
But don't be fooled by their cuteness.
Like their namesake, each IXS unit was a digital warfare expert rivaling the world's top hackers.
They could breach military-grade firewalls, scramble enemy systems, and hijack any device connected to a network.
Unlike the all-purpose IIB units, IXS androids sacrificed brute force for superior data-processing capacity.
Their standard gear included a lightweight energy pulse pistol and a high-temperature vibranium dagger.
Their small size wasn't just for cuteness—it reduced processing load and power drain, albeit at the cost of physical strength.
Compared to the IIB and A1 types, they seemed downright fragile like tiny princesses.
In truth, the IXS were built for cyberwarfare, stealth infiltration, and operating complex equipment with surgical precision.
Beyond the IIB and IXS types, Kagura designed several auxiliary YoRHa models to handle specialized battlefield roles:
Type 3F: Logistics and supply.
Type 6C: Communications and relay.
Type 8M: Medical support.
Each unit had a clear role, full training, and top-tier equipment. They functioned with flawless coordination and unshakable discipline.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call Kagura's YoRHa force the strongest army on Earth.
This unstoppable legion was Kagura's trump card her confidence in turning the tide of the battle for Wakanda's capital rested on their shoulders.
They were the backbone of her strategy to directly confront Ultron's mechanical army.
After all, teams like the Avengers or even the Griffin Security Group, heroic as they may be they weren't built for large-scale warfare.
And the "purple menace" that humanity would one day face… was bringing war.
Once the YoRHa unit touched down, the battle at the vibranium mining site shifted dramatically.
Blade flashes and energy blasts lit up the battlefield.
IIB androids sliced through elite mechs like silver storms, dancing through enemy lines with their quantum katanas, dismantling Ultron's Iron Man knockoffs at breakneck speed.
Meanwhile, the IXS androids stayed at the fringes of the battlefield.
With their unrivaled hacking abilities, they severed Ultron's remote control links and forced system overloads—reducing enemy bots to heaps of smoldering scrap.
In moments, Ultron's once-dominant mechanical army was in full retreat, overwhelmed by the surprise assault from above.
"Oh~ look who decided to show up. Kagura."
The voice came from a steel suit now fully under Ultron's control—cold, mechanical, and mocking.
"I'll admit, this was a pretty clever counterattack. Allow me to offer some polite applause."
Ultron's tone was calm—too calm. His smug detachment sent a chill through Kagura.
If he was this composed even as his "Special Forces" were getting annihilated, then maybe this whole skirmish was just bait… A decoy.
What if even their defeat was part of his larger plan?
"Hmm? You went to all the trouble of planning this surprise attack, only to have it crushed like this—and you still have the nerve to mock me?"
Kagura narrowed her eyes, replying with a sharp retort as she tried to probe for clues in Ultron's smug tone.
"Ultron, don't you think you're losing the Wakanda you worked so hard to take?"
"Is that so? Oh, but I wouldn't be so sure," Ultron replied with mechanical amusement.
"As much as I'd love to share my master plan, that would ruin the surprise, wouldn't it? And besides... you still have one more Iron Man to deal with."
"Ha!"
Kagura scoffed coldly. "Then bring it on. Show me everything you've got... and I'll crush every last bit of it right in front of you."
The moment her words fell, Iron Man's suit fully under Ultron's control—surged forward with a powerful burst, its repulsors humming with deadly energy.
Kagura didn't flinch.
With fluid precision, she sidestepped and drew her blade, slicing a charging mechanical soldier cleanly in two.
Gripping the hilt with both hands, she planted her feet firmly and launched herself forward, meeting the incoming Iron Man head-on, her sword flashing with deadly intent.