The AC does a purge of its electronic records &c. to ensure that Medusa has not infiltrated despite Scimitar's effectiveness.
Work begins on Scimitar Mark II, which will be capable of all that Scimitar is, plus periodic purges and the capability of going on the cyber-offensive in a manner similar to that of Medusa. Rather than relying on one big computer, Scimitar will work with many slightly less big computers, working like a brain.
Citizens in the AC are greatly displeased with Abdullahi and mobs burn Asha in effigy in Bath'al. Having made their point, the mobs return home. Abdullahi is once again becoming considered a thorn in the AC's side.
Food, blankets, and toiletries are sent to Belsnia to aid recovery.
Some AC software engineers head over to Yaslovakia to help break Medusa's's grip despite the AC's warning to its citizens about war zones.