HTB - Cyber Apocalypse CTF 2026
The Salt Crown
About the Event
When High King Maelor tried to steal the realm’s oldest vow, white fire scoured him from existence. The Brine Signet—the sovereign artifact that made royal decrees absolute—shattered into wandering fragments. Trust has collapsed, and Valyssar is bleeding.
This is no longer a war of blades; it is a war of infrastructure, logic, and counterfeit governance. While ambitious lords weaponize forged paperwork and buy off city checkpoints , a far more terrifying threat marches from the fog: the Quiet Marches. Led by the enigmatic Alyss, this mindless “Hollow Host” utilizes a highly synchronized, unbreathing cadence to process entire villages into silent compliance.
The endgame is not a throne of absolute power, but the creation of The Salt Crown—a fault-tolerant constraint system designed to put a permanent leash on authority.
The system will only empower a leader who accepts the leash. Secure the chain, or inherit the ruins.
Event Details
| Event Details | |
|---|---|
| Total Players | 12,695 |
| Total Teams | 6,744 |
| Start Date | Jul 24 2026, 13:00 UTC |
| End Date | Jul 29 2026, 13:00 UTC |
My Placement
| Individual Stats | |
|---|---|
| Team Members | 1 |
| Placement | 1097 / 6,197 |
| Points Earned | 10,500 |
| Flags Earned | 12 |
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