While the representatives were busy debating about their next move, Arnold had not forgotten about the problem in East America. After all, that was the reason why Nicole decided to meet up with Arnold before the meeting started.
Before the dungeon appeared, America was already preparing to fight a war on the Eastern front. But now they were forced to defend the nation from two sides. The first was the dungeon and the second was the issue in the eastern wastelands. Due to their neglect, three zones have gone radio silent for quite a while now they were in danger of losing the fourth zone as well.
Thus fearing the worst, the syndicate had started to prepare to defend Zone 4. But it seemed like destiny had planned for something else, hence they were thrown a curveball with the spawning a dungeon on top of their troubles.