Ncsoft and Cryptic Studios have announced the launch of Issue 10: Invasion for City of Heroes / Villains.

PARAGON CITY, Rhode Island, July 24th - The city's morning calm was shattered by air raid sirens just after 10:00 a.m. The Vanguard issued an all-alerts broadcast on the Emergency Alert System declaring, "AIR RAID! PARAGON CITY! THIS IS NO DRILL!"

Early reports indicate that the attack was a well-coordinated assault on numerous key urban centers around the globe. Witnesses in Paragon City claimed that the skies darkened with heavy, grey thunderheads moments before the first wave of alien invaders tore across the sky.

The brutal and unprovoked attack caused incalculable damage in the first few minutes. The city's protective War Walls collapsed, and vital points of the city's infrastructure were devastated by tactical nuclear strikes. Paragon's heroic defenders were overwhelmed by the initial assault, and the local MedCom network was jammed to capacity.

Vanguard coordinated with local and federal authorities to broadcast the following information. "This city is under immediate threat from Rikti attack. Civilians should seek cover and avoid the streets at all costs! Civilians are advised to shelter-in-place, remaining inside your home or office and protect yourself there. If you are wounded, please seek aid at your nearest hospital or medical facility."