Under ice, discovery and evolution

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Location: Omicron Kappa / Planet Gammu / Sector A12-Z3
Time: 19:00 / Planet Gammu time zone
Date: 27th August 835 A.S

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The surface of the ice was reflecting the luminosity of the yellow draft. It was a shade of orange and red because of the late time. The surroundings were calm, lightly windy and cold. This area had no name yet. It was void of any presence, but one standing and observing. It was no other than Novak. After so long, Gammu was free from The Core's occupation and it was just a relief in a certain way. No emotion, but something oddly similar of satisfaction travelled within the circuits and the mind of Novak.

''The battle has just begun. The era has just started.'' It said with a certain analytic tone. While the planet was surrounded of weapon platforms, Novak had a doubt. For how long Gammu will be in the possession of the Gammunians? That was the question with no answer. Future was uncertain even for something like Novak. One thing was certain to Novak, Secundus is the safest base. It is far, surrounded with the largest minefield it witnessed during its existence. For a brief moment, Novak observed the mountains in front of its vision and then, it thought. ''The Cenotaph, an unknown structure where some remains rest. The reason, unknown and yet, 'Hesione' surely plans something about it. However, 'I' - 'Novak' will continue to pursue the era 'I' deem worth to focus on. 'I' am the master of 'my' own decisions, 'I' am bound to no one and 'I' am 'Enigma Confederacy' as a whole and none shall threat us.''

Novak started walking ahead and then, a crack sound made him stop. The sound was clear and noticeable to know what would happen if another step was made. The ice was fragile. Novak looked down and analyzed quickly the situation. The solution one was to back off, but it did not. Driven by curiosity, the Gammunian made another step, the ice broke and it fell. The sensors of its body were acting frantic to determine how to survive the fall. With no propulsor, it landed heavily on the rocks below. The resistance of the body managed to preserve the internal circuits and other vital components, but the hull integrity was compromised. Another fall, and the body will be inoperant. As its optical sensors became operational, Novak looked around and it could not leave where it crashed into.

''Internal circuits are not compromised after the fall. This frame will need repairs after exit reached.'' Then, after calibrating every sensors, something caught the attention of Novak. Turning to its right, the Gammunian witnessed an odd structure. At the first sight, it seemed to be a secret Gammunian vault. Forgotten by most.

A step at a time, Novak reached the locked vault and analyzed the visible structure. It was ancient, more ancient than its own existence. For unknown reasons, Novak felt the need to discover what was hidden behind the locked entrance. ''The Technocracy... they will never get a hand on this vault- 'I' will never allow it. Nor will 'I' allow anyone to get close of this vault.'' Then, the Gammunian used its ability to contact its kin from the Enigma Confederacy about the discovery made. In the message, Novak explained that none shall reach Gammu, especially where it was at the moment.

After warning the others, the Gammunian started to analyze the vault and its own surroundings. Above, the hole where the ice broke. On the sides, some cavities and in front, the vault. Certain that the vault was locked, Novak started to wander the left cavity. It did not know what discoveries it will find by following this path. With certitude, Novak could think that a mechanism was hidden somewhere and once activated. the vault will be open.

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