Reviewed by: Jnr. Officer L. Navarro

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  00:03:12 – Two suspects identified: J. Singh (maintenance coveralls) and T. Hoshino (civilian attire). Both moving low along corridor spine, using support beams for cover. Weapons: improvised (Hoshino carries an arc-welder). Singh unarmed.

  00:03:18 – Patrol Trident team intercepts: four officers in assault rig. Standard EM rifles. Orders shouted, comm overlay unreadable. Suspects halt.

  00:03:22 – Singh raises hands, appears compliant. Hoshino positions subtly behind him, left hand on welder trigger. Tension high.

  00:03:28 – Rear of feed (left frame): two Class-II service drones move unnaturally close, drifting from their charging alcoves. No remote authorization logged. Movements irregular, stuttering like sync delay.

  00:03:33 – Officers don't register drones. Focus remains on Singh.

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  00:03:35 – Camera stutter. Feed pixelates briefly. When image stabilizes: the two drones appear... closer. Combined at chassis plating. Unknown bridging piece visible, scrap added from corridor debris.

  00:03:37 – Patrol leader steps forward to detain Singh. Hoshino lifts welder, arc flash fills frame. First discharge aimed at deck plating — defensive distraction.

  00:03:39 – Drone anomaly completes behind Trident formation. Frame confirms two units have locked arms, plating twisted together. Movement now deliberate, predatory.

  00:03:41 – Drone anomaly attacks rear officer. Strike registered: blunt force impact, armor compromised. Rear guard drops, feed jolts with audio spike.

  00:03:43 – Corridor erupts in chaos. Hoshino pushes Singh forward, both sprint toward The Amira's entry dock. Remaining Trident team pivots, opening fire behind them.

  00:03:46 – Feed destabilizes. Possible interference. Drone anomaly moves with surprising fluidity, dragging a second officer into frame edge. Sparks, then visual blackout.

  00:03:49 – Last visible frame: Singh and Hoshino force entry into The Amira. Doors seal behind them. Drone anomaly partially obstructs doorway — unclear status.

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