Adrian was back to the command center where he'd watch multiple screens mounted on the wall. But he was interested in one.
"The MQ-1 Predator, is it online now? When is it going to take-off to Boracay?"
One of the operators glanced up from his console, fingers still moving across the controls.
"Predator One is online, sir," he said. "Engine checks complete. Data link stable. We're just waiting on final clearance."
Adrian stepped closer to the main screen.
"ETA to launch?"
"Two minutes," the operator replied. "We've already uploaded the flight path—Basa to Boracay, high altitude cruise. We'll keep it above commercial lanes and known military corridors."
Another screen shifted, displaying the drone sitting on the runway. Its long wings stretched out, sensor turret angled forward, ground crew already clear of the immediate area.
Adrian watched it for a second.
"Fuel?"
