Shadows of JiangXi

[Vince Piccio]

On Iscariot's HUD were two notable readings. One was the radiation of the surrounding area, and the other was the radiation inside the suit. They were in the upper-right hand corner of his vision. The first one read that long-term exposure without the suit would prove lethal, though it was within acceptable ranges (in most places) for short-term stints. The second indicator showed the same thing Iscariot had seen while wearing this suit 98% of the time: no radiation. The air was ran through three different heavy-duty purifiers, and not only was radiation shielding added, but the materials used in the construction of the power armor also reflected radiation. It was a HAZMAT suit, a spacesuit, and full battle gear all in one.

If it were to be on the open market of Sirius, it could easily go for billions of credits for just one suit, let alone equipping an entire squad. In one of these suits, one man was worth an entire squad. More. Half of the Phantom's reputations rested in the power armor, as it allowed their relatively small numbers to be amplified many times over.

"Iscariot, c..[static].. you ...[static].. ee?" It was Mobius Paradox.

"Barely. I think the radiation and storm are really messing things up around here. I'll place a beacon when I'm ready to be picked up." He hoped at least that last part got through.

"Roger."

He left the area of the escape pod crash, alert and ready for anything. He didn't want to have to kill anyone, but he would if he had to. He set off southward, wondering what secrets this desolate landscape would reveal.

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