I closed out the screen on the main terminal and pulled one of the tablets from the wall ports for remote machine monitoring. With the new sensors in place, I wanted to monitor the results of today’s test from the lab.
“Machine, ignition start,” Mark said as he started the sequence on the panel.
A massive rush of air started in the machine’s intake manifold as the plasma ignited within its central chamber. Two coolant towers on each side of the device began circulating liquid nitrogen through the outer housing to limit the heat from completely enveloping the room. Six small buildings extruded out of irises located along the wall. An electrical current was generated in each pylon creating a vibrant blue haze around them. The central tower ejected a bolt of electricity to the one immediat
