Payload (ALTERNATE LEVEL)

Payload is the alternate 7th level of the Grey Squad storyline.

Summary (SPOILERS)
This level begins with a cutscene showing Scott Cook pressing the button to launch the Octagon's arsenal of UMBRELLA missiles at Calico island. The 'threats' from earlier are soon revealed to be children celebrating with balloons which were picked up on radar. The missiles obliterate the island, which catches the eye of [PLACEHOLDER] who is quick to avenge Calico, launching their own nuclear strike on Carolina. The mission takes place in a destroyed landscape (presumably the Octagon's ruins), where Scott Cook is one of the few remaining survivors of this event. After about a minute, the game fades to black. The Unnamed interdimensional being appears and offers the player a chance to rethink their decision from the previous level, Decision Street.