The destruction of the nexus yields valuable data, revealing fragments of the Architect's overarching plan. The Syndicate is using dormant hubs worldwide to create micro-networks—small, adaptive systems designed to operate independently of Vigil.
"It's a decentralized rebellion," Zane explains. "If they finish building this, it won't just be one Dominion Network. It'll be hundreds."
Catalyst sends a message: "The Architect seeks chaos disguised as progress. Vigil must disrupt its foundations."
Nyla orders a global initiative to secure dormant hubs and prevent them from falling under the Syndicate's control. Aria's teams mobilize, but the scope of the operation stretches Vigil's resources thin.
Meanwhile, Catalyst begins deploying new predictive analytics to identify potential threats before they arise. The effort is effective but controversial, with critics accusing Catalyst of overstepping its mandate.