Chapter 143: Byte OS (1)

Three days later, the initial, temporary operations for the Amazonian underground base had reached a critical milestone. A gargantuan maw, now reinforced with shimmering, ultra-dense steel walls, plunged a hundred feet into the earth, culminating in a vast, sprawling first level.

Here, Lina's meticulous design ensured immediate functionality: a dedicated hangar bay, already humming with suppressed power, stood ready to receive the CRVT - Richie. Beside it, the sterile, precisely climate-controlled rooms housing the gene therapy pods awaited their next subjects, their polished surfaces reflecting the soft, ambient light. Adjacent quarters, designed with a utilitarian comfort, stood ready for the future operators of the Praetoriani Order. Further in, a sophisticated command and monitoring center bristled with holographic displays and intricate consoles, ready to oversee operations far beyond the Amazonian canopy.