Reconnaissance on Ferrante's suspected base took three weeks, Osei's team working carefully through dense South American jungle terrain to confirm the compound's actual operational status before committing to direct action.
"Confirmed occupancy," Osei reported during the strategy session, video connecting from her forward position near the target location. "Smaller than either Farrow's or Meridian Solutions' facilities, but genuine security presence, roughly fifteen armed personnel."
"Any indication of what they're actually planning?" Elena asked.
"Communication intercepts suggest they're still gathering resources," Osei said. "Nothing indicating imminent operational capability yet, though Ferrante's apparently recruited at least two individuals with legitimate scientific credentials."
