Varger's own consiousness awakens, slightly aware of what is happening, splitting the processing power of the AI between placating Varger and removing the invader. AI's are not stupid however and it understands that in the receptive state Varger is in he could plausibly take damage. Consensus...unit too valuable to risk...disabling tracking...reporting as momentary loss of power.. Varger snaps awake as the AI fades back into its dormant state.