Really?...Cyrax switched sides...just like that?...
What a mess this comic is.
But then there will be no more cyborgs.I always liked Cyrax's regaining his humanity arc in the old timeline, so I hope he gets to have a similar one this go-round.
But then there will be no more cyborgs.
He was freed from the programming that had been put in him. That was the only reason he was on Sektor's side to begin with. Do you forget how he was against the cyber initiative and was turned into a cyborg against his well? Why do you think he wouldn't switch side? Did you complain when the same thing happened to Cyber Sub-Zero
He was freed from the programming that had been put in him? What does that even supposed to mean? And when did that happen?
Being forced against his will has nothing to do with how shoddy this side switching event happened. Cyber Sub-Zero was actually reprogrammed forcefully, while being LK'd against his will as well. This guy simply says "lolno im not on ur side anymore!" and....that's it.
Yeah lets speak about Cyber Subby actually. Remember how Sektor KNEW that his programming was corrupted? Well, if Cyrax' programming was corrupted as well, Sektor would do the same thing. But alas...
The only "reprogramming" happened inside the comic is this:
"Cyrax, you don't have to do this!"
The virus with its "slaving protocols disengaged". Lets talk about that as well. Lets say that's what actually set Cyrax free. Why Cyrax? Why not Sektor? Why not the other cyborgs even though they were "cloned" (and I see no reason why this wouldn't apply to them)? If Cyrax was freed, why Sektor is still giving him orders? Why is he calling him a "traitor" even when that wouldn't be the case? Why Sub-Zero acts all surprised when Cyrax was about to whoop his ass?
Still doesn't explain why Sektor didn't immediately recognize Cyrax as being a threat when the same thing happened to Cyber Sub-Zero pretty much.
He was freed from the programming that had been put in him? What does that even supposed to mean? And when did that happen?
Also, I like to see how Sektor became the newest Grandmaster of Lin Kuei, before the events of MKX in general.
When we last saw Cyrax in his human form in MK9, he made it clear to Sektor that he was done with the Lin Kuei and left their ranks. When next we saw him, he was suddenly a cyborg and loyal to the Lin Kuei again. Is is not obvious that he was enslaved just like Sub-Zero? Do you think he'd be happy with Sektor after finally regaining his free will?
Sektor had time to analyze Cyber Zero. He was eyeing him while in Shao Kahn's throne room
That wasn't my gripe with this chapter.
If I remember it correctly, that scene was so short you might as well call it instant. Sektor in here even acknowledges that slaving protocols were disabled, and since Cyrax was made into a cyborg against his free will...Doesn't take a genius. And especially considering that this comic takes place after MK9...therefore Sektor has some "experience" with "deflectors"...What was that saying? "Fool me once..."?
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This situation and the situation in Link Kuei Hideout are way different. First of all. In MK9 Cyber Sub Zero pretty much gave himself away immediately. Sektor had the time and place to analyze Sub Zero programming. In comics everything is happening in the middle of the battle. Sub Zero just kicked half of Lin Kuei ass all alone and ambushed Sektor. Not to mention Sektor was concentrating on Sub Zero who was way bigger threat than Cyrax. He didn't have time nor place to analyze if Cyrax was an enemy or ally. Not to mention, most likely Sektor felt safe enough, while being surrounded by an army of his clones.
Also about that part where Cyrax jumped sides immediately. What did you want? 5 minutes of Cyrax playing chess in his mind and deciding whom to join?
If I were in his place I would have kicked Sektor's bottom without a second to spare, for making me into mindless, yellow painted tin can.