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When Jack discovers damaged drones, he embarks on a risky mission to fix them. Ignoring VI's warnings, he plunges into danger, only to find himself ensnared in a trap set by the Scavengers. This harrowing experience introduces him to the depth of the threat still lurking on Earth. A backup drone saves him just in time, but the psychological scars of the encounter linger.
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Distress Signals and New Discoveries
As tensions rise and industrial sabotage unfolds, including the meltdown of a hydro rig, Jack becomes increasingly entangled in a web of strange occurrences. A signal leads him to the ruins of the Empire State Building, where he stumbles upon a pre-war artifact containing human hibernation pods. To his shock, among the frozen occupants is the woman from his dreams, named Julie.