Chapter 109 - 111 Summary

There are several computer workstations in the command center that face a large video wall. The technicians are racing around frantically. Jabba is standing on a raised workstation in the center of the room. He explains to everyone that they are not dealing with a virus but a worm. He asks if anyone can explain the ransom note that appears on the screen. Susan recognizes the words and tells them that it is from Ensei Tankado. She explains that Tankado wants the NSA to go public about TRANSLTR.

Jabba tells Director Fontaine to give Tankado what he wants. TRANSLTR has been destroyed, so it makes no difference now. He is shocked to learn that Tankado is dead. Jabba's assistant Soshi, brings him a printout showing what the worm is programmed to do. Jabba explains to everyone that the worm is programmed...