Amid the cleanup effort, one of the sleeper programs activates prematurely, sabotaging a critical node in East Asia. The sabotage cuts off communication with several neighboring regions, causing widespread confusion. Zane pinpoints the source of the activation: a rogue Syndicate cell operating within the area.
General Aria deploys a response team to the region, working closely with local authorities to locate and dismantle the cell. The operation proves challenging as the rogue cell uses advanced camouflage tactics to evade detection.
Yara proposes deploying Vigil's regional hubs to crowdsource intelligence from local communities. The strategy works, leading to the rogue cell's capture. The node is restored, but the incident underscores the Syndicate's lingering presence and the urgency of eradicating their sleeper programs.