Neals, his nefarious past now over a year behind him, moves in with his girlfriend. they quickly settle into a rather ordinary existence, working monotonous, white-collar jobs at local technology firms

The Syndicate, however, has continued to expand its influence. by working symbiotically with the Federal Bureau of Telecommunications, a windfall of acquisitions, mergers, new legislation, and favorable court rulings have made the Syndicate the largest and most powerful company in the world