Recovery work had already begun around the nearest bank.
Soldiers moved empty containers through the cleared entrance while Engineers inspected the damaged vehicles blocking the underground access. Several recovery trucks waited farther along the avenue, unable to approach until the bodies and abandoned cars were moved aside.
Hans remained outside with Kimmy, Yunera, and Johannes.
An Engineer crossed the road toward them.
"Commander."
Hans turned.
"The chamber beneath the central parking structure has been inspected. The route remains stable enough for personnel. Some of the surrounding tissue still shows cellular activity, but no coordinated signal or movement has been detected."
"The body?"
"Unchanged since Specter secured it."
Hans looked toward the central parking structure.
