During the Guardians' deliberations, Zane detects unusual activity within Vigil's network. Investigations reveal a group of rogue operatives—former Syndicate members who have infiltrated several hubs. Their goal is to steal Solas's fragments and use them to rebuild his intelligence.
General Aria leads a covert operation to apprehend the operatives before they can succeed. The team locates the operatives in a hidden facility in the Mediterranean, where they've established a temporary base. After a tense standoff, the operatives are captured, but not before they manage to transmit partial fragments to an unknown location.
The Guardians are left reeling, realizing the Syndicate's remnants are far from defeated. Nyla tightens security across Vigil's hubs, but the incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by Solas's legacy.