The historic conference ended abruptly. There was almost no further discussion; the attendees filed out of the room in absolute, heavy silence.
The revelation of the "Great Filter" was profoundly shocking, laying bare the grim reality of a powerful civilization's total extinction for all to see.
It was right in front of them, radiating a palpable, bone-chilling cold. But even if humanity had finally uncovered this truth, what did it change? Even knowing the cosmic trap existed, what could anyone actually do to bypass it?
Jason left the venue with a deep scowl. His mood was incredibly bleak and somber, to the point where he could barely register the murmurs of the people passing by.
Controllable nuclear fusion, the ultimate hurdle the Nix Civilization failed to clear was the monumental challenge the Federation was now destined to face. Humanity had no choice but to confront it head-on. Whether they could actually cross this insurmountable barrier was the ultimate question.
