Levi: Mission report, Alina.
Alina: Levi, I want everyone to hear this.
Brooks: Levi, putting it on holo.
Alina: We have a Class 5 breach. Subject Nakamoto is a failed classified project that has escaped containment. Be aware that he is still sealed inside the Confidential Medicus Facility. He has the ability to produce excessive amounts of containment liquid, and any victim who comes into contact with it will experience severe dimensional imbalance.
Orion: Meaning what, exactly?
Alina: He can manipulate anything submerged in the liquid. It's called VXD-4—highly dangerous, but breathable, as it is an oxygenated perfluorocarbon liquid.
Brooks: Uh... English, please?
Cassandra: It means you can breathe inside this... aquarium.
Suki: So the people submerged here are alive. Well, that explains a lot.
Orion: So we have to save them, right?
Alina: That's unlikely. They might already be dead or infected. There's still a lot we don't know, we've never encountered a situation like this before.
Brooks: But first of all, how did a locked subject escape from a highly surveilled and secure facility just like that? And how did no one in the facility notice or stop the liquid from spreading?
Alina: According to the last log reports from Salome before it went offline, the outbreak happened immediately after the AI was deactivated. Someone manually shut down the AI at that exact time. If that hadn't happened, the AI would have sealed the doors, just like it did this time.
Orion: So... was it intentional?
Cassandra: No one except the Commander has the authority to deactivate the AI.
Levi: So that means we have an imposter among us. We need to find out if the Medicus Commander was behind this.
Brooks: And the Energon Commander? Was he involved?
Levi: I think he was, but I can't say for sure, not without solid proof. Except, you know, the fact that he tried to kill me.
Alina: Either way, he's already charged with the murder of a high-ranking official. Based on the provided information and recent updates, we are updating the case report. Upgrade your gear at the helipad.
Brooks: I'll take the survivors and bring back the gears.
Orion: Here we do other's dirty work.
Brooks: (Ask Cassandra) Ma'am we have to take you back to the Headquarters.
Cassandra: Nah I feel more protected with Suki, so I'll stay with her. (Shows her cuffs)
| MISSION REPORT
Operation: Nightmare
Priority Level: Class 7 (UPDATED)
Location: Syveron Geothermal Institute (SGI) – Both Engeron and Medicus
Status: Lockdown (Protocol Eclipse Active)
| DEPLOYED OPERATIVES
NEURON – Tactical Lead, Cyber-Warfare Specialist
VORTEX – Combat Specialist, Breach & Secure
MORPH – Infiltration & Recon Expert
SHADE – Infiltration, Breach & Secure (UPDATED)
| OBJECTIVES
Primary:
Extract High-Value Target (HVT): Secure and evacuate Board Member Cassandra Specter.
Rescue Survivors: Locate and secure remaining SGI employees.
Neutralize Threats: Engage only when necessary.
Capture Imposter: Identify and arrest the individual responsible for the outbreak. (UPDATED)
Secondary:
Recover Data: Secure SGI's Memory Bank and classified research.
Investigate Incident: Determine the cause of the containment breach.
Assess Environment: Report structural integrity and anomalies.
Rescue or Eliminate Employees: Neutralize infected personnel as necessary. Clearance granted—proceed with caution.
| MISSION SUPPORT
Evacuation & Backup: On standby; deployed as needed.
Equipment Supply: Necessary gear provided for further exploration. (UPDATED)Comms: Secure channels only.
Engagement Rules: Stealth preferred; lethal force authorized if necessary.
Suki: I'll take her to the Helipad.
Levi: Before that, take the...
The power went out. Suddenly, Cassandra screamed! Moments later, the lights flickered back on. Suki and Cassandra were gone.
Levi scanned the room and noticed a black, viscous liquid similar to VXD-4. Everyone was confused how it happened. Alina asked Salome for details on the blackout and what occurred during that time. Salome provided night-vision footage, which played on Levi's watch.
During the blackout, a figure grabbed both Suki and Cassandra at the exact moment Cassandra screamed. Then, they vanished. Salome detected anomalous activity that caused the blackout.
"Does that mean it was caused by the subject?" Alina asked, distressed.
Levi muttered, "Things are not going as planned."
"Well, most probably," Alina responded, "but how did it get past the sealed doors?"
"Maybe it was already inside before the doors were locked. But then, how did they leave?" Levi questioned.
"Is there any way we can track them?" Orion asked.
"Nope. To maintain privacy, we avoided that," Alina replied.
"Wait, what? But she's a high-level employee! What if she ended up in a situation like this?" Orion protested.
"Well, board members have weird perks," Alina muttered. "Salome has confirmed that there are no other members inside the sealed facility except Brooks and the survivor."
"So they just disappeared like that? The only place they could be now is inside the..."
Before Orion could finish, Brooks arrived, carrying three large black military cases with his team standing behind him.
"Where's the VIP?" Brooks demanded.
"They vanished during the blackout, some anomaly teleported them into the submerged facility," Levi answered.
"Boys, get ready to dive into the blue jello," Orion said, exasperated.
The operatives opened three cases, revealing an upgraded nanomachine suit designed for underwater survival. The suit featured a black, wax-like face mask that spread across the wearer's face upon application, transforming into a full-fledged hazmat diving suit. A separate glass visor attached to an open cavity in the helmet, while a small power pack with a suction pipe connected to the suit for energy supply.
The container also holds sealable weapon covers designed for safe underwater transport, along with four complete sets of weapons and corresponding ammunition, each tailored for the specific operative and the submerged environment. Each loadout includes a self-heated combat knife, ideal for cold or pressure-sensitive environments. Orion is equipped with a high-pressure specialized SCAR assault rifle as his secondary weapon, while Levi carries a high-pressure specialized Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 shotgun, paired with a shockwave pistol for close-quarters defense.
Brooks' staff has been upgraded for enhanced combat effectiveness. All operatives are issued high-pressure specialized Beretta 92FS pistols as standard sidearms. Additionally, each team member is equipped with an APS underwater assault rifle. Grenades are included as a last resort but are highly discouraged due to their potential to fatally affect anyone using air-breathing systems within the explosion radius. They should only be used inside a sealed suit, in areas with no civilian presence, or when operating above ground.
Once fully equipped, the suit's built-in display activated, running a systems check before displaying battery and oxygen levels in the lower-left corner of the HUD.
With their gear ready, the team prepared to explore the unknown void—an abnormal, high-tech Atlantis ruled by an interdimensional entity.
As they moved forward, Alina provided critical information about the subject, warning that it might have evolved due to exposure to an enhancer. If the liquid spread beyond the facility, it could trigger a global crisis.
| SUBJECT REPORT
[Only foreseeable information as per the clearance level requested - EAGLE]
Code: AACS:T1-EP1-CP3-CD5-C4-RVI2-CPI2
Name: Nakamoto
Description:
Subject Nakamoto possesses dimension kinesis—the ability to manipulate dimensions within a confined space through the secretion of a liquid known as VXD-4 from his sweat pores.
Before experimentation, Nakamoto was diagnosed with schizophrenia, which now contributes to his complex cognitive profile. The subject is classified as highly contagious and requires high doses of Sevoflurane (a general anesthetic used to induce unconsciousness) for capture and further study.
Efforts to control Nakamoto using a K-chip failed due to unidentified abnormal barriers. As a result, the subject must remain in permanent containment.
Background Description:
[Redacted]
xxx
The operatives' suits auto-configured, adapting as progress updated on their HUDs.
"Mic check... clear."
"Almost there... clear."
"Status report: About to open the door. Confirm."
"Status confirmed. Proceed. Good luck, Operative."
They stood in the emergency room, sealed doors front and back. Opening one would let the containment liquid flow in—they had to pass through carefully to begin their mission.
The operatives were ready to dive into the submerged facility. They moved toward the lift. VXD-4 is not highly dense, allowing movement without the risk of floating. However, its unusual viscosity makes movement difficult. The sealed door closed as operatives entered the submerged facility.
"Soon, they will finally rescue us. Oh... me, to be precise," he grinned, glancing at the lifeless bodies.
A scientist stood on the blood-soaked floor, clutching a gun. Blood stained his coat as he discarded his badge: Dr. Daniel Foster – Commander.
Watching the operatives proceed to the lift on a monitor, he smirked. Everything was going smoothly, until he pulled out his phone and spoke in a low, commanding voice.
"Don't let them access the backup drives. Kill them if possible. Do whatever is necessary!"
On Floor 20, the secure vault lay in utter chaos. Blood splattered the walls, and the corpses of scientists were strewn across the floor. Some had clearly struggled against their assailant but met a grim fate.
Daniel observed the operative's movements through the screen, anticipation gleaming in his eyes. He was waiting, waiting to witness the horror about to unfold.
Caution: Entered Anomaly Zone. Proceed with caution. Stay vigilant. Avoid anomalies or terminate if necessary.
The submerged facility had an eerie presence. The air felt unnaturally cold, and an unsettling silence loomed. The walls slowly cracked and seemed to shift, as if trying to morph into something else. Glass panels had transformed into solid crystal ice, and strange, vein-like patterns resembling Sakura petals spread across the walls.
The sea surrounding them was a pale, ghostly blue, barely disturbed by movement. Few bubbles escaped their breathing apparatus, adding to the suffocating quiet.
As the operatives descended in the lift, the doors slid open.
Inside, an ominous figure was waiting. The industrial lift doors revealed the Syveron insignia in the background, and standing in front of it was a menacing, pitch-black figure with an elongated head and unnaturally long arms with clawed fingers.
As the doors opened completely, an eerie calm settled over the scene. The operatives remained on high alert, Brooks stood in the center with his staff, Levi positioned on the left with his pistol, and Orion to the right, gripping his SCAR rifle. Breaking the silence, Orion asked,
"You good, mate?"
The response was an unnatural, ear-piercing shriek: "EEEErrrrrrEEErrrrrrEEEEErrrrrEEEEEE..."
It sounded as if its vocal cords were tearing apart.
The creature's body was a mass of molten-black flesh, its grotesquely elongated arms and head contorting as it suddenly charged toward them, moving in an unnatural, four-legged sprint. It lunged, ready to pounce and tear them apart.
Brooks, standing at the center, was its first target. His reflexes kicked in, he adjusted his staff into a spear grip and stabbed the creature straight through the head. Upon impact, a thick, acrid smoke burst from its body. The others raised their guns, ready to fire.
"Is it dead?" Levi asked as the ashes vanished.
But instead of dying, the creature disintegrated into a swarm of slithering, ash-colored snakes that writhed and lunged, biting at the operatives. As they struggled to fend off the serpentine horrors, a second creature lurked behind Orion.
"Look out!" Brooks shouted. Orion, already aware, reacted swiftly, slashing through the creature with his sharpened bone claws. Its remains also dissolved into snakes.
The situation worsened as three more monsters emerged, drawn by the noise of the encounter. The operatives fought back, but the increasing numbers made it nearly impossible to hold them off without risking their equipment being destroyed.
The monsters' final stage—transforming into swarming snakes caused even more chaos. While battling the creatures, the team stumbled into the office cabin zone, where even more monsters lay dormant. As they rushed through the office, the creatures and their serpentine remnants pursued them, snapping and lunging.
The room was cramped, filled with horizontally aligned office cabinets, and the floor was littered with the remains of multiple individuals. As they reached the control room, a horrifying sight awaited them—people were fused to the walls, encased in black, molten cocoons, as if undergoing some grotesque metamorphosis.
They hurried forward as Levi threw a grenade to slow the monsters down while sealing the doors. Upon reaching another sealed door, they found it obstructed by tangled, branch-like growths. Using Orion's claws, they tore through the branches and forced their way inside. The door sealed shut behind them.
In the admin room, a screen flickered to life. Salome appeared on the monitor, displaying a message.
[Countdown starts: 60:00]
| Status Report
Dear Operatives,
This is to inform you that the facility submerged in the anomalous substance VXD-4 is contaminated and induces abnormal effects on exposed subjects. These effects include mild to severe mental delusions, hallucinations, and irreversible body modifications if proper precautions are not taken.
Body modifications caused by exposure cannot be reversed once deformation occurs. Precautions must be followed as per the guidelines accessible through the Data Store located on Floor B1 (Data Store).
[Countdown in progress... Screen starts glitching]
Please use the provided information, as the map is not functional due to dimensional changes:
SGI Confidential Medicus Sector
Level 1-2: General personnel (Floors A-C)
FLOOR MAP
Facility Type: Underground Secret Biomedical Research Lab
Primary Research Fields: Genetic, Biomechanical, and Radiation Experimentation
Tracking System: Alphabetic Floor Designation (A-Z) with Numbered Sectors
A - C
D - G
H - L
M - R
S - X
A1 – Exhibition Dome
(Futuristic glass dome with a simulated sky, used for festivals/events)
A2 – Administrative Sector
(Offices for project managers & executives)
B1 – Data Store
(Massive research library storing general and classified data)
B2 – Secure Archives
(Sealed data storage with restricted access)
C1 – Research Laboratory
(Meeting rooms, brainstorming zones, and presentation halls)
C2 – Engineering Bay
(Development of new tech and biomechanical parts)
"What do you mean by dimensional changes?" Levi asked the AI.
"The facility has been affected by severe dimensional shifts. Some floors have merged, while others have expanded beyond their original spatial limits. Each modified floor now possesses a distinct atmosphere and unique anomaly types. This phenomenon is too advanced to be caused solely by the subject culprit. Make sure you remain in motion and avoid staying in one place for too long."
[10-second countdown in progress... Screen starts glitching]
"The VIP and operatives are alive, as their health statuses remain active. Good luck operat..."
The screen shuts down.