The UEG established a new agency, the Office of Interstellar Exploration and Security (OIES), to oversee the search for and protection of the artifacts. The OIES became a premier agency, with the best scientists and explorers in the galaxy.
The UEG responded quickly, sending a fleet of warships to defend the planet. But the Devourer was a formidable foe, and it quickly became clear that the battle would be fierce.
The visions also showed a dark presence, a force that had been seeking to exploit The Echo for its own purposes. This force, known as the "Devourer," was an ancient entity that fed on the energy of entire galaxies. It had been dormant for millions of years, but The Echo's signal had awakened it.
As the fight raged on, Dr. Patel and her team realized that The Echo was not just a simple artifact, but a key to unlocking the secrets of the universe. They decided to use The Echo to try and defeat the Devourer, by connecting it to the rest of the network and channeling the energy of the other artifacts.