The Survivors Part 3

Thomas sat at the head of the long conference table inside the command center, his sharp gaze locked onto the digital display in front of him. A detailed spreadsheet was projected on the main screen, listing potential acquisitions of military hardware—from armored vehicles and missile defense systems to drones and fixed-wing aircraft. Marcus stood beside him, arms crossed, as he analyzed the data with a calculating eye.

"The budget we have from the Blood Coins is more than enough," Marcus said, scrolling through the projections. "If we prioritize land and aerial defense, we can reinforce MOA into something unbreachable."

Thomas nodded. "We need anti-air defenses in case an external threat presents itself. The Patriots are a good start, but I want close-range missile defense systems covering all critical points. Iron Dome or at least something akin to it."

Marcus smirked. "You're talking about full-on wartime defenses, not just holding back the dead."