i have a theory that i want to test out, give some feedback
i believe that maxis needs the tower of babble to stop richtofen but also to recreate himself. there is quote that maxis states near the start of the TranZit EE. Maxis Quote: "... i cannot effect physical change, yet...". maybe maxis needs the tower to change his physical state. maxis talks of a trichotomus system, i looked up the definition of trichotomy and found a definition stating 'the division of a human being in to three parts; body, soul and spirit.
Proof: http://m.dictionary.com/d/?q=trichotomy
maybe maxis needs the tower to complete physical change. but many will say; maxis said 'the trichotomus system is complete" why yes but what if you linked all lamp posts not just two.
i do have a video explaining more, YOU DONT HAVE TO WATCH IT, but it is their if u wish me to explain further
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qs9kTNps9y0