Director Vale stood in the Maryland production facility. Watching technicians work. Watching the temporary serum being mass produced.
Five thousand doses a day. Enough to field a rotating army. Soldiers who fought for six hours, then rested while the next wave took over.
"How long until we have enough for a full operation?" Vale asked.
"Two weeks. Maybe less. We are ahead of schedule."
"Good. I want this Sanctuary destroyed. Every enhanced person captured or eliminated. No exceptions."
"What about the children?"
"Especially the children. They are the most valuable. Their DNA is still developing. Still adaptable. They are the key to stable enhancement."
The technician looked uncomfortable. "Some of the staff have expressed concerns about experimenting on children."
"Then replace the
