I’ve suspected for a while now that AC will be a transhuman.
Headwound, braindead, chip in brain, presto !
RESURRECTED !!!!
Smartest “ human “ ever !
Omniscient
( all knowing - internet access to global database containing all human knowledge available instantly)
Omnipresent
( able to be everywhere at once - internet access to global media and surveillance )
Omnipowerfull
( all world forced to obey him )
Shazaam ! God / savior
As an aside, it is becoming clear to many people close to the situation that the so-called aliens are more akin to what we humans have historically called demons or daemons.
Alternatively, his followers get a chip, maybe in their heads or hands. You know, to show their loyalty. And bonus! You have access to all the knowledge in the world - fed to you via AI filters.