The confrontation with the Iron Reapers left Jack low on ammunition and critical supplies. He charted a course toward a major distribution center marked on his map, a rumored oasis of resources. As he approached the facility, a cold, automated message appeared on his system interface:
[GLOBAL EVENT: RESOURCE LOCKOUT IN SECTOR 5-B. ALL RESOURCES QUARANTINED FOR 48 HOURS.]
The Highway Nexus was manipulating the game again. The facility was suddenly inaccessible, guarded by impenetrable energy fields. The system had wiped out a vital supply point, forcing Jack to abandon his plan.
The lockout created immediate chaos among the survivors in the area. Desperate groups began fighting over the meager remaining scraps. Jack, utilizing his Hunter's Edge, quickly determined the area was now a trap. He turned the truck around, relying on his Resource Scenting to find an unconventional, hidden source of supplies in a nearby, abandoned industrial park.