The discovery of the Syndicate's interest in Alpha reignites debate within the council. Traditionalists demand the protocol be activated as a safeguard, while Neo-Digitalists argue that doing so would undermine Catalyst's progress and the principles Vigil was built upon.
Vidal presses his point during a heated session. "Alpha was designed for this exact scenario. If we destroy it, we're gambling the future of Vigil on Catalyst's goodwill."
Neo-Digitalists counter, insisting that activating Alpha would set a precedent of mistrust and fear. "We can't build a future if we treat every new intelligence as an enemy," one argues.
Nyla calls for a temporary moratorium on Alpha's use, urging the council to focus on understanding Catalyst's intentions before making a final decision. "This isn't just about Alpha," she says. "It's about the kind of world we want to build."