Once the event is finally initiated, the Marker flashes brightly and releases massive bursts of energy. In preparation for Convergence, the available Necromorphs gather in a circle around the Marker's dead space, presumably in response to a signal sent out by the artifact. The Site 12 Marker creates a Convergence vortex around itself that flings the Necromorphs into the air, initiating the formation of a Brethren Moon. The transmission of a Marker's codes and blueprints to suitable hosts is a priority to ensure that more replica Markers are built and that these individuals must be assimilated when the time for Convergence arrives.

While Black Markers appear able to initiate Convergence by themselves, the Red Markers - replicas created by intelligent civilizations - require their creators to be killed and 'absorbed' by the Marker to fulfill Convergence. The ' Nicole' apparition attempts to kill Isaac Clarke, the maker of the Site 12 Marker, in the last step towards Convergence.Ĭonvergence is, in fact, a process that takes place when a large enough amount of organic matter becomes infected with the Necromorph pathogen. This process is triggered by the Marker alongside the mass of Necromorphs accumulated by the outbreak. Hints at what Convergence entails can also be found in the various messages in Marker symbols seen as part of the artifact's hallucinations, which describe death as a 'necessary step' towards 'new life' and 'eternal unity', a process that will eventually lead to becoming 'one' through the power of the Marker.Ġ5 February 2013 Process ' Those who create must seed Convergence.' - Marker 3A tells Nicole Brennan about the necessity of absorbing its maker's body for Convergence. As a result, Unitologists are encouraged to celebrate the loss of loved ones and hope to join them, rather than mourn them.

Unitologists fervently believe that, through death and the subsequent Convergence of their bodies, they can be reunited with their loved ones and live on in a greater community with one purpose, mind and soul, hence the mantra 'Make us whole'. Throughout the series, 'Convergence' as it is described by Unitologists and dementia-afflicted individuals is a vague description of being made into a singular entity by a Marker after death. Ī Unitology poster on Titan Station depicting Convergence. Don't you want to be reunited with the people you've lost?' - Isaac Clarke and Challus Mercer discussing Convergence. Dead or living, we all feel the Marker's true purpose. What is Convergence?' Mercer: ' But you already know. Overview General Beliefs Isaac: ' Mercer, wait! Tell me.

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