"They are different..." "They have changed." "Indeed. And the Equiis pact?" "Irrelevant, Collection will continue as planned. Latest reports?" "We are ready to seize the daylight and burn brighter than ever before" "And the Infection?" "I am already dealing with it." Sanctum It seems the Triarian fleet is very quick to spread, almost like some form of plague as they claim planets, often leaving behind small contingents who load technology onto waiting Onus transports, the technology to be extracted away from Sanctum for some unknown purpose, likely stemming from the same protocol that prevents them from sharing advanced technology, it appears they are attempting to deny the termed " advancement" They also appear to be sending more transports, but the bulk of Collective forces is definitely focused somewhere else Earth Alliance civil crisis end A message is quickly dispatched to the Earth Alliance "Attention, please. The Collective congratulates the Alliance ability to restore their control and unity as a single body. Collective notes malcompliant EA citizens dealt with" There was a pause, followed by the voice against, not cold and detached but warm and friendly "I have my own contribution to make: Your humility is inspiring, Nations should take that aspect more often." The AI snapped back to its cold and detached voice "Personal contribution delivered. Collective offers support in repairing damage to Earth Alliance structures and equipment"