"Each novel technology, material, or process requires separate patents. The replicator design alone contains thirty-two patentable innovations."
"Good. That protects our intellectual property and generates future licensing revenue." Orion sent the BCI design to manufacturing. "Priority fabrication. Deliver to my home address within one hour."
"Message sent. Current time: 10:15 PM. Expected delivery: 11:15 PM."
Orion stood up. Stretched. He'd been sitting for over two hours. His back was stiff.
Time for a break while the labs worked.
STARR ADVANCED RESEARCH DIVISION - MANUFACTURING WING - 10:20 PM
Dr. Sofia Martinez was halfway to the parking lot when her phone buzzed.
She pulled it out. Notification from the lab's priority system.
NEW BLUEPRINTS RECEIVED - PRIORITY ALPHA
Source: Orion Starr
Immediate fabrication required
Sofia stopped walking. Stared at her phone.
