A deafening c***k echoed from the primary power coupling on the wall.
The bright crisp white light flooding the corridor flickered violently. A shower of bright orange sparks rained down from the dense web of braided copper wiring.
The faint bioluminescent blue glow of the experimental fusion core sputtered and dimmed. The gentle hum of the industrial climate control fans ground to a sudden halt deep within the ventilation shafts.
The pristine synthetic voice of the bunker artificial intelligence distorted into a harsh mechanical squeal.
"Warning," the system chimed through the emergency speakers. "Voltage regulating conduits compromised. Automatic failsafes engaging."
The emergency floor strips went black. The warm air stopped pumping through the cabin. The Leviathan plunged back int
