As they approached their destination, massive floodlights cut through the whiteout, showing a sprawling complex of concrete and steel. The driver slowed, navigating through the treacherous conditions until they reached the first security checkpoint.
A heavily armed guard approached, face obscured by a tactical helmet. He gestured for the driver to lower the window. A blast of frigid air rushed in as the guard scanned a datapad, then nodded. "Proceed to secondary screening."