State Zero

Base this is Whiskey 063. We're gonna need some updated scans from our zone 3 destination, over.

Copy that Whiskey 63. Double checking that now.

Scan's all green, you are good to go. Over.

Affirmative.

Alright ladies, it's time for another walk in the park. We’re 40 seconds out.

Copy that, ma’am.

Hey Coop, you nervous? Does your mama know you’re out playing with the big boys today?

Fuck off, Jackson.

Oh, very christian!

It’s ok, God makes exceptions for me.

This your first time in zone 3, Coop?

Yes, sir.

You’ll be fine, just follow protocol and keep your eyes peeled.

Alright guys, listen up - Gray and Cooper, once we've secured the perimeter you'll stay put and make sure that

tower is up and running ASAP. Me and Jackson will do a quick scan.

Now we haven’t had any activity here for a while, but let’s not forget... we’re in the hot zone.

No visible signs of any exterior damage, probably just the fuses again.

Alright, laying down AVR's.

Opening up in 5, 4, 3 and rock ’n’ roll.

All clear.

Give me a beat.

Alright, seismo’s online.

Gray, how's it looking?

Nothing wrong with the fuses... hardware seems intact. Might be a short circuit.

I'm going to need a minute, Sarge.

Copy that. We'll leave you to it and get this sweep over with.

Cooper, you keep an ear to the ground.

Roger.

Jackson, you ready?

Thought you’d never ask.

Hey, check this out.

Sarge, you hear that?

I hear it.

The signal is too weak to pinpoint. Whatever it is, it's at least a couple of stories below us.

Wouldn’t worry too much about it.

Copy that. Keep an eye on it.

Let's not push our luck.

Whatever you say, boss.

Holy shit...

Sarge.

What is it?

Well, it’s something you don’t see everyday.

They’ve never even gone near the equipment before.

Could they have figured it out?