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The city's reconnection debate concerns what the tower should do and who could gain power through it. Many Corpos want contact with other communities and a restored digital economy. Many Lancers fear another system people become unable to leave. Their proposed alternative is a sustained barrier against outside transmissions. Both plans require work that has not yet been completed.
Reconnection could help people find relatives, compare records and trade beyond the local area. It would also raise questions about who manages access and which services become dependent on the new network. Supporters of isolation want to prevent those dependencies from forming again.
The proposed blocking signal is not an established shield around the city. Its practical limits remain unresolved. Most residents also have mixed motives rather than a single absolute position. A Lancer can distrust centralized networks and still want news from family. A Corpo can favor reconnection while insisting that independent synths remain physically disconnected from remote commands.
