The Team moved with precision, filling in an orderly form not to attract attention.
"We have partial route mapped for the team," Eric Crown said through comms. "Exfiltration point's two blocks north – if they hit streets, they've got cover."
Suddenly, distorted sounds echoed around – mechanical pursuit.
"They're using service drones," a team member warned.
General Billy's reply was cold instructing the officers at the control centre. "Disable or bypass – keep moving."
Operatives dropped to streets via emergency drop-grates, emerging into city night. Urban sounds masked their footfalls.
Panting, team coalesced near exfiltration point – a nondescript garage.
"We have the Eclipse," Katie Goris said, breath tight.
Eric Crown checked surroundings on the satellite feed. "Vehicles inbound – friends."
Black SUVs screeched to a halt.
General Billy ordered the operatives"Out of here. Debrief later."
Doors slammed. Vehicles sped into city's darkness – away with the Eclipse. .
