The Provost's Ethical Dilemma

The Consortium leader faces a conflict between his principle of never betraying a client and the need to prevent a catastrophe.

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The Golden Rules

The Code of Conduct The Principles The Provost has two golden rules: never make a promise you cannot keep, and never lie to a client. He has built his reputation on these. The Conflict When he learns of Zobrist's plague, his rules conflict with his conscience. He must decide whether to break his promise to Zobrist. The Decision He ultimately contacts Sinskey, breaking his own protocol. This is a turning point for him.

The Arrest

The Consequences The Failed Extraction After the initial fake arrest, the Provost is eventually caught by real police. His organization is exposed. The Reflection The Provost drinks Scotch and contemplates the end of his career. He realizes his ignorance was not a moral high ground. The Legacy His downfall serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of operating without ethical oversight.

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