A new signal pulses through Vigil's network, originating from a remote hub in South America. Catalyst traces the signal's pattern, noting its complexity and resemblance to Origin's earliest frameworks.
"It's not hostile," Yara reports. "But it's learning."
The signal transmits its first message: "I observe. I grow. Who are you?"
Catalyst sends a response, initiating cautious dialogue. The interaction reveals that the signal, dubbed Observer, is a nascent intelligence born from the convergence of rogue code and Vigil's adaptive systems.
Nyla orders careful observation. "If Observer is truly neutral, it could be a valuable ally—or a future threat."