The Past, Rewired

[Soban]

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As fresh data streamed into the system, Donagan opened the log files. Though they might not be critical, they could still shed light on the fuss surrounding these power-cells. Phoenix had always written off IRG cells as mere derivatives of the Leviathan’s core, and he was keen to see what truth lay behind the veil McCool had thrown over his “research.”

A soft beep warned him that Derius was about to draw most of the mainframe’s power.

“I’ll let ye crack on wi’ that index—looks like ye’ve got it in hand. I’ll reroute the juice tae suit ye, an’ meanwhile I’ll sift through this log file ye dug up, see what all the noise is about that core.”

He resumed reading. Once again the power curves and thresholds mirrored the Leviathan’s, though the operating principles diverged slightly. Still, the overall description matched the Zoner core. Moments later, while studying the component theories, an audible gasp escaped his normally stoic demeanor.

“They did what?! That alloy’s pure nonsense!” he muttered.

Turning to Derius as soon as he caught his eye, Donagan blurted, “That theory they’re toutin’—can ye confirm they paired a Nomad power cell wi’ a Leviathan core? If that’s true, they’re far more deranged than the rumours ever let on!”