The Crimson Nexus

oke spiraled into the air, lit from below by the flickering orange glow of fire. The source was unmistak

speeder parked nearby. His communicator buzzed as he ignited th

barked int

"Still alive. Vex slipped away in the chaos

affic as the speeder rocketed toward the towering infern

p. Be careful, Kael-if he's targeting the Sp

ower, housing everything from experimental tech to classified government proje

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were engulfed in flames, emergency vehicles struggling to contain the bl

rough the crowd. His badge flashed briefly to gain access past a line of overw

d stench of burning circuitry. Kael pulled a scar

the once-pristine walls were streaked with soot. Amid the chaos, Kael spotted figure

e muttered, ducking

they carried equipment deeper into the Spire. Kael's ey

, I've got company. Mercs-

"Hold tight. I'm almost there

e was no humor in it. "Re

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n slipped past them into a service corridor. The flickering emer

. The man thrived on theatrics, and a b

pper floors. A massive vault door stood open, revealing a chamber filled with gl

mask was gone, revealing a face that was both striking and unsettling-shar

his voice echoing in the cavernous space.

op the act, Revenant. Whatever

Detective. This is only the beginning. The Spire's resources will fue

r. "You think anyone will follow you after what you've d

see it, do you? This world is broken-corrupted by greed

shot and retaliating with a blast of crimson energy. The force

aid, advancing on him. "You're a

ruggling to his feet. "May

through the air, slamming into one of his mercenaries. Ny

use a hand," she

ing mercenary fell. "You're meddling in fo

"Comprehensio

er, the two of them advancing on Reven

nant raised his hand, and the caniste

filled with triumph. "The Nexus will rise,

g flash of crimson light, and when

in the wreckage, th

aid quietly, her eyes scan

ssion grim. "And we're