The subterranean mana spine hummed with deep, planetary resonance as a massive crimson beam of off-world technomancy energy descended from low orbit through the upper atmosphere.
"The Cosmic Exchange's automated liquidation beam has locked onto the primary meridian junction beneath the capital," Diana reported from the Crowncast Spire, her monitors glowing warning red.
"Their remote system script is attempting to trigger a thermal overload within the central containment chamber," High Scholar Ronald confirmed, analyzing the incoming algorithmic code.
"The script cites Section 44 of the Cosmic Commercial Code, claiming the entire planetary spine as forfeited collateral for unpaid Directorate loans," Sabine Ardent stated with cold military anger.
"The Exchange believes a single master code can foreclose upon an entire world," Sir Owen remarked from the bridge of the flagship.
