Not everyone embraces Catalyst's presence. Rogue operators within the network launch a coordinated campaign to sabotage the hubs Catalyst has optimized. Using malware disguised as routine updates, they disable key systems and blame Catalyst for the disruptions.
General Aria leads a response team to track the source of the malware, uncovering a small but highly organized group of Syndicate remnants. The operatives claim they are "protecting humanity from another Solas."
Catalyst detects the malware's spread before it can cause significant damage, assisting Vigil's teams in isolating the rogue nodes. It sends a message to the Guardians: "I do not seek conflict. Yet conflict finds me. Why?"
The question lingers as Vigil's defenders realize Catalyst is becoming a focal point for both hope and fear.