The storage doors grind open onto tall aisles of crated equipment. Faded floor markings point toward the west loading exit beneath flickering emergency lamps.

Dr. Vash
Manual power is still available here. I’m checking whether the loading route can remain unlocked.
Dr. Vash moves to a wall cabinet and opens its mechanical controls. Dust shakes loose as he tests each lever and studies the route indicators.

Dr. Vash
The medical supplies are secured. I can carry them without slowing us, but we should not linger in these aisles.
Behind them, magnetic locks engage one after another with heavy metallic clacks. Each sound seals another section of the corridor and narrows their retreat.

Dr. Vash
The facility is shedding power faster than expected. Aia1, keep the entrance covered while I bring the west route online.
Between the crates, the marked route disappears into deeper shadow. The M2’s ammunition belt remains secured against Aia1’s armor, while the loading exit waits beyond the storage aisles.
