Dr. Lyla Donovan sat at her workstation, examining the latest data from Tarnah’s Phoenix probes. The signal disruptions were intensifying, and the patterns appeared anything but random. It seemed that something—or someone—was jamming them. She turned to Jackson Carter, the former UEC strategist who had become one of the few individuals she could rely on. “Take a look at this,” she said, pointing at the screen. “This isn’t mere interference. There’s a clear pattern here.” Jackson frowned. “Do you think someone is doing this on purpose?” “I don’t just think it,” Lyla replied. “I know it.” As they delved deeper, Lyla stumbled upon classified UEC reports hidden within encrypted files. They weren’t merely working on Ezrythium-powered engines for the Vanguard; they were weaponizing it. The UEC had been conducting secret simulations—orbital bombardment platforms, high-energy plasma weapons, and even planetary-scale EMP devices. Their justification? Theoretical threats from Tarnah. The UEC was convinced that if signal interference was indeed happening, then something—or someone—was out there.
Jackson shook his head. “They’re gearing up for a war that might not even be real.” Marlowe, a geologist and longtime friend of Lyla’s, added with a serious tone, “And they’re deceiving everyone about it.”
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to Dendrahlis: Tales from the Multiverse to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.