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Question about the end of the book [spoilers removed]

Phillip Given the pessimistic nature of the climax, I would suggest that they are not coming in peace. However, their arrival is ambiguous. Remember, earlier …moreGiven the pessimistic nature of the climax, I would suggest that they are not coming in peace. However, their arrival is ambiguous. Remember, earlier they are said to be peaceful and don't bother the residents of Fort York, so perhaps they have seen the smoke and flames and are arriving to help. But as you pointed out, they are scientists who are said to be conducting neuro-programming experiments. Again, if we return to the nature of the climax, I believe the overriding sentiment is one of cynicism towards human nature and the cyclical way we destroy the world around us. Given this, and Charlie and The Face's response at seeing them arrive (they seem to want to get away quickly), I concluded that their ultimate intentions were certainly not peaceful. (less)

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Please explain the ending (penultimate chapter) of the book. What is the significance of the new "visitors"? I can't seem to get anymore specific without sliding into spoilers.

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