The complete disappearance of the entire state of Delaware sets a panic-inducing precedence that areas can be drastically affected by the Convergence Front well before the spellwave itself actually arrives at the area. 

Records indicate that unlike other East Coast locations, the Dover Protectorate failed to activate their Reality Anchor Arrays upon the spellwave's manifestation. Impossible to tell if there is any correlation at this time.

Revival of the Project: Heartland Gate has been now been fast tracked.