The Union vehicle continued across the wasteland, gradually drawing closer to the perimeter.
As it approached the main checkpoint, the officers stationed there straightened up, watching the approaching vehicle carefully. One of them stepped forward and signaled for the driver to stop.
The vehicle came to a halt, kicking up a small cloud of dust around its wheels.
"Turn off the engine and step out of the vehicle. State your names and the purpose of your visit."
A moment later, the driver's door opened.
A man with dark brown hair and a pair of glasses stepped out, followed by a woman with similarly dark brown hair.
The man adjusted his glasses, causing them to glint momentarily, before looking toward the officers.
He offered a polite smile.
"Dr. Prometheus. This is my assistant, Elli. We're researchers from the Union's Department of Archaeological Research."
One of the officers extended his hand.
"Identification, please."
"Certainly."
