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Jason

Episode 3 Rank9of 17

Jason formed a personal connection with Angela, remained one of Lyric’s few trusted people, and was named by Rome as part of an inner circle. Those voluntary responses raised Referent Power while his earlier warning to Melody remained limited. Tied for Rank 9 of 17 with a Total Power Score of 10.

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Jason

Power Rating By Episode

10Episode 3 Score
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How to read this graph: The Power Rating is the sum of a player’s six individual power scores. Each power is scored from 1 to 4, so the highest possible Power Rating is 24. Hover over, focus, or select A–A for a short explanation.

01

Player at a Glance

Trust From Angela, Lyric, and Rome Raises Jason’s Referent Power

Jason formed a personal connection with Angela, remained one of Lyric’s few trusted people, and was named by Rome as part of an inner circle. Those voluntary responses raised Referent Power while his earlier warning to Melody remained limited.

Current Position: Tied for Rank 9 of 17 with a Total Power Score of 10.

Rank and Score Movement: No meaningful Episode 2 rank → Tied for Rank 9 of 17; Total Power Score 9 → 10.

Clearest Response: Angela responded personally to Jason, Lyric identified him as one of the few people she trusted, and Rome placed him in an inner circle.

What Changed: Referent Power 2 → 3.

02

Current Power

These are the clearest and most consequential examples supporting Jason’s six current power ratings—not every observed or attempted use of power.

Current Ratings

Legitimate Power1

No current recognized decision right is demonstrated.

Reward Power1

No valued benefit has changed another player’s response.

Coercive Power1

No credible consequence has changed another player’s response.

Expert Power2

Other players had not repeatedly followed Jason’s advice or judgment.

Referent Power3

Several voluntary relationships produce trust, protection, or coordination.

Informational Power2

Ordinary information access exists without repeated decision-changing use.

Clearest Supporting Evidence

PowerEvidence and ResponseWhy It Mattered and Where It Stopped
Referent PowerAngela responded personally to Jason, Lyric identified him as one of the few people she trusted, and Rome placed him in an inner circle.The relationships gave Jason meaningful voluntary trust. They had not yet produced a tested voting coalition.
Informational PowerJason’s warning to Melody remained visible as limited prior evidence.No new follow-through showed that the warning changed a plan, so Informational Power remained 2.

03

Relationships and Alliances

Most Significant Relationships

Jason strengthened with Angela and remained important to Lyric and Rome.

Most Significant Alliances and Groups

No named alliance at this cutoff captured all of Jason’s strongest relationships.

04

Power Shifts

Episode 3

Jason’s Total Power Score Rises by 1 Because Several Players Voluntarily Place Him Inside Their Trusted Circle

Total Power Score: 9 → 10

Why: Jason formed a personal connection with Angela, remained one of Lyric’s few trusted people, and was named by Rome as part of an inner circle. Those voluntary responses raised Referent Power while his earlier warning to Melody remained limited.

What Changed: Referent Power 2 → 3.

What Stayed the Same: Legitimate Power 1, Reward Power 1, Coercive Power 1, Expert Power 2, and Informational Power 2.

Why It Matters: Jason’s early strength was a set of personal ties rather than control over a formal group. The next question was whether those relationships would coordinate when nominations became final.

05

Position Analysis

Trust From Angela, Lyric, and Rome Raises Jason’s Referent Power

Jason’s early strength was a set of personal ties rather than control over a formal group. The next question was whether those relationships would coordinate when nominations became final.

Bottom Line: Jason’s strongest current source of power was voluntary trust (Referent 3), while his information influence remained limited (Informational 2). The next test is whether Lyric, Rome, or Angela acts to protect a shared interest with him.

06

Performance, Structure, and Chance

Jason retained a premiere Safety Lock. That safety reduced risk but did not create his Referent rating.

Round 1 Time Capsule voting remained active with no known recipient or result. Competition access, safety, pressure, and production-designed rules remained separate from the six ratings.

07

Best Move Right Now

There is not enough evidence yet to name a supported best move.

08

What the Rating Means

The Episode 3 score brings together the influence Jason could demonstrate at this cutoff. Referent Power and Informational Power supplied the clearest evidence, while the stated limits show where those responses had not yet reached.

09

Public Opinion

No completed public-opinion result is available at this Evidence Cutoff.

Official Audience Action: Round 1 Time Capsule voting remained active, but no recipient or result was known. It is recorded separately from fan ranking.

10

What to Watch For Next

Who acts with Jason when the replacement nominee becomes real?

Why It Matters: Coordinated protection or voting would show whether separate bonds can function as a usable network.