"The perimeter around the High Court is surrounded by our vanguard, but Colonel Brent-Kroll's finger is resting on the trigger," Sir Owen reported from the command bridge.
"The timer on their antimatter demolition package is set to exactly sixty seconds," Diana announced, her voice echoing through the tactical channel from the Crowncast Spire.
"They have laced thirty kilograms of compressed antimatter charges across the primary structural pillars beneath the judicial rotunda," High Scholar Ronald confirmed, monitoring the subterranean sensor feeds.
"If that package ignites, the entire dome will collapse into the assembly hall and crush four million people on the plaza," Sabine Ardent warned from her mobile command console.
"Colonel Brent-Kroll just broadcasted his ultimatum across the public loudspeakers," Assistant Producer Clara reported, adjusting the live audio streams.
