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The plot thickens as tech billionaire Peter Isherwell, who has vested interests in the minerals that the comet contains, becomes an antagonist. The mission to divert the comet is abandoned in favor of a plan to fragment it for resource extraction, signifying how corporate greed influences governmental action. Randall’s internal conflict and struggles only intensify as he realizes his scientific expertise is being manipulated for profit rather than for the greater good.
The Rise of Movements