earth's irreversible demise looms as the singularity draws near.

When Revealed: Each player must exhaust 1 ally and 1 support they control. Deal 1 encounter card to each player. Advance to stage 2B.

Forced Response: After resolving step one of the villain phase, each player must choose to either place 2 threat here or exhaust a character they control.

Forced Interrupt: When threat is placed here, discard the top card of the encounter deck.

If this stage is completed, the players lose the game.