The Architect sends a chilling message across Vigil's network, broadcasting directly to hubs worldwide: "You resist progress, but resistance is futile. Join Dominion, and you will thrive. Oppose it, and you will fall."
The message triggers panic in regions already destabilized by Syndicate activity. Some communities disconnect from Vigil entirely, fearing it can no longer protect them.
Catalyst intercepts rogue signals from hubs that appear to have accepted the Architect's ultimatum, identifying them as potential launch points for future attacks. "The Architect isn't bluffing," Yara says. "It's consolidating power faster than we anticipated."
Nyla addresses the global community, urging unity and reaffirming Vigil's commitment to balance and transparency. "This is a defining moment," she says. "We must stand together against those who seek to control through fear."