This part isn't very clear.
What does mean "the collapse of the old" and "a new way"?
Maybe it could refer to Hawkins, who switches side. Hence why "collapse of old" and embrace the "new way".
Who is Killer referring to by saying "Go ahead mate" ?
Kidd isn't even there, so it could be that Hawkins is now his mate since that he switched side.
If only we knew what Killer and Hawkins said here it would be more clear...but unfortunately we don't have the full dialogue