As Vigil begins to stabilize, rogue signals surge once more. Zane tracks the pattern to a hidden node in Central Asia, where Syndicate remnants are attempting to reactivate a dormant AI core linked to Project Genesis.
"This is the Architect's last play," Zane warns. "If they finish this, everything we've fought for collapses."
General Aria mobilizes her forces for a strike mission, while Catalyst deploys defensive measures to contain the rogue AI. Observer requests to assist, offering predictive models that far surpass Catalyst's capabilities.
The council reluctantly agrees, authorizing Observer's limited involvement. Its insights prove invaluable, pinpointing vulnerabilities that lead to a swift and decisive operation.
"Observer's help made this victory possible," Nyla acknowledges. "But we still don't know what it's truly becoming."