JC is contacted by Tong, Everett, and the Helios AI simultaneously. All three factions ask for his help in defeating Page while furthering their own objectives. Tong seeks to plunge the world into a Dark Age by destroying the global communications hub and preventing anyone from taking control of the world.[30] Everett offers Denton the chance to return the Illuminati to power by killing Page and using the Area 51 technology to rule the world with an invisible hand.[31] Helios wishes to merge with Denton and rule the world as a benevolent dictator with infinite knowledge and reason.[32] The player's decision determines the future and brings the game to a close.