Fortnite hints at Doctor Slone's betrayal and major IO drama in Chapter 4 Season 3 storyline

After being left for dead on the island towards the end of Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2, it would seem that Doctor Slone is done with the Imagined Order. Despite having superior numbers and advanced technology, they could not take control of the island. Of course, it wouldn't have been possible without The Seven, but considering that Geno was around, his presence could have made a difference.

Nevertheless, it would seem that her loyalties no longer lie with the Imagined Order. With Geno somewhat out of the picture, she's free to do as she pleases. While this may seem too outlandish to believe, Fortnite leaker/data miner Egyptian_Leaker uncovered this nugget of information by talking to Slone as Gunnar. During the dialogue exchange, Innovator Slone says the following:

While some speculate that this is the start of a redemption arc, knowing Slone, nothing is ever that simple with her. After surviving by hiding in the tank, Slone was finally rescued by an unnamed character and has since been exploring the Jungle Biome. On her adventures, she's uncovered lost technologies and is currently trying to understand an artifact she possesses.

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Why does Innovator Slone need to understand how to use the precursor technologies left behind in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3?

While this may be a stretch, based on the leaked audio logs found in the game, Innovator Slone is up to something nefarious. Since she needs to understand how to use the technologies, it's clear that she has something planned. However, what's terrifying is that, given her past actions, she still thinks she knows what's best for the island.

Since Slone cut ties with the Imagined Order, some players hope to see her have a redemption arc, but that's unlikely to happen. She was seen aiming at characters with a Thermal DMR in the Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 trailer, so she's far from done with being out for revenge. If anything, Slone is probably planning to seize the Jungle Biome artifacts and use them to advance her goals.

That all being said, more audio logs should become available in the coming weeks. Perhaps then, a clearer picture will surface of what Innovator Slone wants and her actual goals on the island. If she's not working for the Imagined Order, one can only wonder about what she wants these precursor technologies for.