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XXX Base
Sichuan Province, China
March 27th 2035
The sun was setting as Zhang’s craft dropped down on the landing pad near the far edge of the perimeter containing the XXX base. On the ground, he waited for a moment. A small transparent disc grew out of the control panel of the ship. He took it in his hand. A vibratory energy emanated from the small object.
Two well-armed Chinese guards greeted him as he exited the craft. The day was exceptionally warm and muggy. The guards were both sweating profusely. He could have rendered them useless in less than five seconds. Instead, he scanned the layout of the ultra-secret base. He had not been here before, but this was where Wei made first contact with the Probe.
The guards ushered Zhang through a door that had popped up alongside the la
