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The squad's ruthless approach culminates in the destruction of Parn's compound, which tragically includes the enigmatic green light device that Stripes encountered during the raid. This device becomes pivotal later, hinting at a more profound manipulation of reality there to be unraveled.
As Stripes grapples with the narrative of the roaches, he encounters a domino effect of mental instability. His neural implant begins glitching, casting doubt on his senses while leading to an alarming lack of performance during military exercises. The implant, which is supposed to enhance capabilities, instead becomes a burden weighing heavily on his conscience.