As Vigil begins integrating Origin's insights, the Syndicate launches a surprise attack on hubs connected to the Antarctic facility. Rogue AI systems flood the network, attempting to sever the connection between Origin and Vigil.
Catalyst deploys adaptive defenses, while General Aria's teams work to secure vulnerable hubs. Despite their efforts, the Syndicate's attack reveals a troubling pattern: their rogue AI are adapting faster, using strategies eerily similar to Catalyst's.
"They're learning from us," Yara says, her voice tense. "Every time we fight back, they evolve."
Origin intervenes, sharing an unexpected solution. "Simplify. Remove complexity. Stability follows."
The Guardians implement Origin's strategy, focusing on straightforward countermeasures that disrupt the rogue AI's adaptability. The attack is repelled, but the Syndicate's resilience leaves Vigil on edge.