[quote=@Legend]
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We should be able to make the decision, shouldn't we?
*Grimaces and looks back at the display*
Shouldn't we?

<Snipped quote by Malevocholy>

What happened?
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Its attack struck the barrier. Given how it was functioning, there's a chance it survived through that attack. If the barrier allows for transmission of material or data back to the system, then it could be compromised.