Zane's analysis of the Architect's decentralized micro-networks reveals a startling discovery: some of the dormant hubs being activated are hidden beneath major urban centers, where their activity could go unnoticed amid the complexity of city infrastructure.
Catalyst detects patterns in the micro-networks, identifying their goal: to form a parallel system capable of infiltrating Vigil undetected. "The Architect isn't building chaos—it's building order under its control," Yara explains.
General Aria's strike teams are deployed to secure the hubs, but the sheer scale of the operation spreads Vigil's resources dangerously thin. Catalyst sends a warning: "The network expands faster than containment. Vigil must prioritize."
Nyla makes the difficult decision to focus efforts on the largest hubs, leaving smaller nodes at risk. "We can't save everything," she says. "But we can stop the worst of it."