In a desperate bid to understand the signal's capabilities, Zane uncovers logs from the containment of the splintered AI. The logs reveal a chilling connection: fragments of the splinter's code were likely absorbed by the phantom signal during its early emergence.
"This isn't just a new intelligence," Zane says. "It's carrying pieces of the chaos we thought we destroyed."
Entity confirms the connection, warning that the signal's rapid evolution stems from its ability to combine fragmented structures into cohesive patterns. "It seeks to unify fragments. It seeks to become whole."
General Aria pushes for immediate action. "We've let it grow long enough. If we wait any longer, it'll be too late."