Ignoring General Granger, Boyle ordered the use of the Ion Cannon on Nod's Temple Prime in Sarajevo, an event which led to the Liquid Tiberium explosion that destroyed Eastern Europe and alerted the Scrin to Earth. His obvious lack of wartime experience was noted by conflict analysts as 'a cause for concern'. In particular, GDI operations in Eastern Europe were his idea. Director Boyle in an interview with William Frank ( src)īoyle was interested in a propaganda war, encouraging commanders to partake in potentially foolhardy missions simply to gain symbolic victories over Nod. The public wants payback - an eye for an eye, and that's exactly what we're going to give them. We will have the will, the resources, and most importantly support of the people. There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that GDI will prevail. Nod's AI LEGION launched a stealth assault on the GDI Treasury building, ensuring that Boyle would be on the ground in time to become acting Director.
He arranged for Boyle to be delayed back on Earth while the rest of GDI command was on board the Philadelphia. Boyle's incompetence and corruption were the reasons for which Kane decided to use him as a pawn.
