Editing Andre Layton (section)

===Assuming Control===
Layton ramps up his attack on Melanie and the management of Snowpeircer and attempts to further his agenda via the revolution and the hate of first in both the Nightcar and Third along with alliances with the Tail. Layton plans out how they will attack First and Melanie when they're at their weakest and is eventually able to deal real damage to the social order aboard Snowpiercer.<ref>''[[These Are His Revolutions]]''</ref>

Layton's plan, fueled with Nolan's disregard of Melanie's warnings that the chaos downtrain is engineered, and results in Melanie's control of Snowpiercer being toppled, leaving a vacant management seat. Layton's efforts seem futile when Ruth, Nolan, and the Folgers assume control, however they're quickly able to take back control when Melanie joins the revolution and aids them in disposing of Nolan's men to the Freeze.<ref>''[[The Train Demanded Blood]]''</ref>

Realizing that she has lost her way, Melanie officially relinquishes control of Snowpiercer to Layton, however this comes at a high price. Layton is forced to take the decision to either speed up or slow down when the Engine detects a radio signal not too far away. Melanie warns Layton about the consequences of the choice he will make, and Layton eventually decides to slow the train; a choice which ends with [[Big Alice]] latching onto Snowpiercer and Layton once again losing control of the train.<ref>''[[994 Cars Long]]''</ref>

Layton struggles with his control of Snowpiercer following the connection of Big Alice and Snowpiercer. Layton is warned about causing up-roar before a cooling-off period can occur to divulge Wilford's true intentions. With no answers being provided, however, those up-train become restless and in search of answers; many begin considering the idea of revolting against Layton, given he cannot uphold the democracy they were promised.

Layton calls a meeting of the elite of Snowpiercer, explaining that they will try and keep the train running as before until [[Melanie Cavill|Melanie]] returns, and that they are controlling the border between Snowpiercer and Big Alice. He is regretful in his announcement that they must place a hold on their democratic experiment, however, and extend martial law until further notice. This does not come as a welcome announcement to the people of Snowpiercer.<ref name="twoengines">''[[The Time of Two Engines]]''</ref>