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Authors: M. L. Stephens
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database, that person is able to enter locations on this level, without the hindrances associated with manual log-ins. An added detail is that the system also logs the whereabouts of anyone in the building at any given time. That of course, reduces the concern of anyone who might otherwise bear the weight of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. We take the security and the importance of the work being done here as a matter of global security.”
At the risk of sounding doubtful, but curious to know, Igor had to pose the question, “How am I able to accompany you without tripping an alarm when you haven’t collected and entered my data yet?”
Appearing to have fully anticipated the question, Matt turned to face Igor. “Your data was collected and sent to us from our company plane this morning, Dr. Hamstein. It was then entered into Delta clearance, with some restrictions of course. Your initial entrance into this facility had to be accompanied by my scan. The door would not have opened if I had not been with you. Of course, now that I have introduced you into Delta via our combined scans, you are an individual within the system. Your introduction into Delta has been made and you have access to the facilities that were allotted to you during our meeting earlier this week. As you will soon discover, our work is too important for trivial time delays.”
That sealed the deal. New World Laboratories, or NWL, had captured Igor—hook, line, and sinker.
Trying to pay attention to the direction they were going, the doctor followed behind Matt. He was still reeling over the high end technology that was being implemented in the facility. If it hadn’t been brought to his attention, he probably never would have spotted the scanners that opened several steel doors along the way. From listening to his tour guide, he gathered that certain doors didn’t open for all Delta clearance holders. The doctor found that to be an interesting detail.
Making their way down a long hallway, they passed several large control centers. Very few people were coming and going outside of those rooms. Because these areas were situated behind glass walls, it was possible to see the human activity taking place inside the centers. Mr. Kincade explained that all the activities needed for everyday life was made possible within these rooms. Sewer, water, temperature control, lighting, and everything else, all took place here.
Attracted to the flutter of activity, Igor stopped to admire the employees as they sat at their work stations, walked around monitoring control boards, or glanced up at monitors.
“There is still much more to see. Please, let’s continue.” Matt wanted to finish the tour as quickly as possible. There were other matters that required his attention.
At the end of the hall, another steel door opened, revealing the unexpected. Behind this door, was what Dr. Hamstein could only describe as a small underground
city
? Complete with a coffee shop, gym, cafeteria, medical facility, bowling alley, movie-theater, garden center, and many other amenities that veered off in other directions.
Matt escorted his guest to the elevator and pressed the single button on the casing. When the elevator came to rest, Matthew guided Igor inside, and then pressed the number 3 button. There were only five numbers on the panel; GL thru four. Ground level was the level they had entered on.
As they made their way down to the third level, Igor couldn’t help but ask, “Why the need to enter underground? Aren’t the upper levels accessible above ground?” A distinctive ding followed as the elevator stopped and the doors opened.
“This elevator works on a reverse numbering system. Ground level, as you know, is the level we entered on. Levels one through four, are located below. It takes getting used to, but makes perfect sense in its application. The GL, or ground level, is where most social activity takes places. It acts as a lobby, if you will.
At the risk of sounding doubtful, but curious to know, Igor had to pose the question, “How am I able to accompany you without tripping an alarm when you haven’t collected and entered my data yet?”
Appearing to have fully anticipated the question, Matt turned to face Igor. “Your data was collected and sent to us from our company plane this morning, Dr. Hamstein. It was then entered into Delta clearance, with some restrictions of course. Your initial entrance into this facility had to be accompanied by my scan. The door would not have opened if I had not been with you. Of course, now that I have introduced you into Delta via our combined scans, you are an individual within the system. Your introduction into Delta has been made and you have access to the facilities that were allotted to you during our meeting earlier this week. As you will soon discover, our work is too important for trivial time delays.”
That sealed the deal. New World Laboratories, or NWL, had captured Igor—hook, line, and sinker.
Trying to pay attention to the direction they were going, the doctor followed behind Matt. He was still reeling over the high end technology that was being implemented in the facility. If it hadn’t been brought to his attention, he probably never would have spotted the scanners that opened several steel doors along the way. From listening to his tour guide, he gathered that certain doors didn’t open for all Delta clearance holders. The doctor found that to be an interesting detail.
Making their way down a long hallway, they passed several large control centers. Very few people were coming and going outside of those rooms. Because these areas were situated behind glass walls, it was possible to see the human activity taking place inside the centers. Mr. Kincade explained that all the activities needed for everyday life was made possible within these rooms. Sewer, water, temperature control, lighting, and everything else, all took place here.
Attracted to the flutter of activity, Igor stopped to admire the employees as they sat at their work stations, walked around monitoring control boards, or glanced up at monitors.
“There is still much more to see. Please, let’s continue.” Matt wanted to finish the tour as quickly as possible. There were other matters that required his attention.
At the end of the hall, another steel door opened, revealing the unexpected. Behind this door, was what Dr. Hamstein could only describe as a small underground
city
? Complete with a coffee shop, gym, cafeteria, medical facility, bowling alley, movie-theater, garden center, and many other amenities that veered off in other directions.
Matt escorted his guest to the elevator and pressed the single button on the casing. When the elevator came to rest, Matthew guided Igor inside, and then pressed the number 3 button. There were only five numbers on the panel; GL thru four. Ground level was the level they had entered on.
As they made their way down to the third level, Igor couldn’t help but ask, “Why the need to enter underground? Aren’t the upper levels accessible above ground?” A distinctive ding followed as the elevator stopped and the doors opened.
“This elevator works on a reverse numbering system. Ground level, as you know, is the level we entered on. Levels one through four, are located below. It takes getting used to, but makes perfect sense in its application. The GL, or ground level, is where most social activity takes places. It acts as a lobby, if you will.
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