Well.. another aggravating mission... Zion has been denied the ability to awaken more individuals, so it only makes sense that we should step in if they continue to attempt awakenings. At this point, more of those that Zion awakens are likely to simply drown in their pods anyway should they substantiate as I would imagine that access to the fields is now even more strictly controlled.
.. to hear, however, that 01 has already started offensives agaisnt New Zion is not pleasant news. If Zion was unwilling to lay down their arms and head to the bargaining table before, this will only reduce their willingness. And then, of all things, to have it implied that 01 will crawl even further into bed with the Masked? ...
As for whether or not EPN has the capability to do damage in the Real, well, they're actions within the simulation are going to be very limited in scope so I can certainly see them moving in that direction. They may or may not have the bombs ready to roll, but there is little doubt in my mind they are at least working in that direction.
I wouldn't put it past the kiddies to try to bomb 01. Now note I said try to bomb it. It'll be funny to see the grounds near 01 littered with EPN hovercrafts.
I would like to see that as well.
Illyria
People didn't think we could keep Oracle save either. Let's see how much longer till you learn not to underestimate us.