Convergence

[FallenKnight]

*Weber's response revealed a change of hearts. Early he was polite and neutral and yet somehow - distrustful. After Piett made some good points about himself it seems the director understood with whom he was dealing with - someone loyal with no doubt. Someone that was worth to be trusted until proven otherwise.*

"The Sage Tower", Baron Piett's office

Jarrow: Gloom? This grim, silent place far away from preying eyes is not to your liking? *chuckles* And I was beginning to think we have a lot in common. No matter - allow me to be your guide until we reach my office. *points at the top of the huge building located in the middle* It is known as the "Sage Tower" - there we store our latest prototypes for testing until they are ready for further production. None can go there without my permission and overall nobody else than my top scientists are allowed to enter. I guess it is of no need to add that it is very well protected as well. It consists of several levels, where my office is located on the first.

1) *Piett paused for a second to see if Weber would have anything to say*

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*Minute later he continued*

Jarrow: You see director, when I arrived here on this island the complex was operational at a skeleton crew. Due to the war with Kusari the funds were transferred to the Armed Forces and BMM ship building operations - that shut down nearly all special projects in Bretonia. I did my best to find resources and credits thanks to the assistance of some rich nobles that are loyal and would sacrifice their wealth for the betterment of the House...instead to keep it for themselves. The more funds we could store, the more scientists would be made possible to come which in return would allow us to work on more projects. After the outbreak of the war with Gallia and the loss of Leeds, a lot of people were eager to do something, anything to help. So we ended up with a lot more encouraged personnel all over Bretonia submitting to come here and work to save more lives. This whole complex was build to act as a staging area for all wounded military personnel. It was rarely operation but the two wars is keeping us all busy now.

*He pointed west at one of the bigger buildings with a lot of windows*

Jarrow: This over there is the Intensive treatment. It consist of many cells and small laboratories for high level of treatment. Usually in this wing are sent people with mental illness, mental disorder, nervous attacks or critically injured. The last reports from SRC proves that by using the newest methods of treatment as well as nano cell fixing procedures, there is 80% chance that people sent to the Intensive Wing will be restored to normal for a moderate amount of time.

2) *Piett paused again to hear Weber's opinion*

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*He continued by pointing at the building in front of the Landing Platform 1*

Jarrow: This is the Surgery Wing. It consist of more than hundred surgery rooms as well as thousands of Healing Pods. The Healing pods are glass globe-like objects 2 meters wide and high. Together they form "The Hive", a place where thousands can be healed at the same time. The last reports of SRC proves that the new nano serums, used by "The Hive" healing pods, can restore a medium damaged crew of a Dunkirk for less than 2 days. The Critical injured, depending on the level of damage, may be healed for less than week. If there is a huge risk for their lives the people are sent directly to the Intensive wing, where the period necessary for recovery is unknown.

3) *Piett turned at Weber to hear his thoughts*

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*Several minutes later the small group were closing to the main building in the center of the complex. Piett and Weber were having a small talk. The moment the building was in few dozen meters away from them Piett said*

Jarrow Island - city complex

Jarrow: This main building is known as the Research Wing. It is the primary building of the complex. It is linked with the Intensive, Surgery and Scientist's Wings. It consist of multiple research laboratories equipped with the best and most expensive technology available. The primary goal of this Wing is to increase the healing procedures by reducing the time necessary for a person to be restored completely. That can be achieved by researching new serums and knowledge about the nano world. The secondary goal is to infuse the nano engineering within a several types of battle armors allowing the soldiers of the Armed Forces or the agents of our Intelligence Service to withstand harsh situations and possibly - survive a battle...or return alive and broken at best. Which I am sure you would agree is better than having them killed. We have a lot of success with these armors. Around 60'000 were donated to the Armed Forces last year and the reports from several battles where these armors were used are...encouraging.

*4) Piett awaited Weber's response about these matters*

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*The group was in front of the main building - the Research Wing - but before they enter the main hall, Piett pointed at the far east complex of several skyscrapers-like buildings*

Jarrow: These buildings over there are forming what we call the Scientists Quarters. There our scientists and researchers can live a normal and healthy life for all their needs are satisfied at best as we can afford. The Quarters are close to the main building in order to increase the scientist's speed of work and to help them act quickly in critical and emergency situations. With this our small tour is at an end. Now we will enter the main building and proceed to my office where we could discuss in peace the real topic of this meeting.

*Piett was standing in front of the main doors while talking. He paused for a second, moved away and made a gesture to director Weber and his group by pointing the doors with a slight nod - referring to a sort of courtesy*

Jarrow: You are my guests, so after you, director.

*Director Weber entered first, escorted by his four guards. Piett and his two guards followed them shortly. Together they headed for the elevator which would take them to the top of the Research Wing - the "Sage Tower", where Piett's office was located. There the real discussions were about to begin*