Scene 05-3B: The Directive B
Location: Secret seat of the World Government – Council Chamber
Time: 01.01.28 – 10:35:00 UTC
Setting: Restricted executive session of the World Government
The intervention of Minister Hyra Wex (Science, Progress and Technology) — “And what if Columbus’ egg were a Trojan Horse?” — had its effect.
The sudden silence fell over the room, was broken a few moments later by General Lu Tzu (Head of the World Armed Forces):
“Well said, Minister Wex. I wonder the same.”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth (Head of the Executive):
“Perhaps. But the project transmitted through the girl’s neural SAI system is clear — they want a photonic power plant covering a hundred hectares around the base. They’re not asking for our energy — they want us to generate it for them. If extended, the new technology could eventually generate enough power for the entire South American continent — and later, for the whole planet. And apparently, the facility will also produce water, drawn straight from the atmosphere.”
Minister Gavros M’Kélé (Transport and Water Resources):
“You can’t be serious—”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“I am. Millions of gallons a day, even in the middle of the desert. Additional installations near the oceans could provide drinking water to remote villages. And as for the price, Minister — that’s your responsibility. Just make sure no one builds their own plants. Free access to water or energy will not be permitted.”
Minister Violetta Sang (Internal Affairs):
“And what’s in it for them, then?”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“They get energy for the systems inside the pyramid — where a fossilized forest lies dormant. They say they want to revive it. But I doubt that’s their real goal.”
Vice Minister Ysal Tan (Secret Services and Government Police):
“We can’t put ourselves in their hands.”
Minister Dalia Krens (Global Defense):
“They’ve already killed two of my agents in the field — with weapons we can’t even identify.”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“I’ve thought about that too. But we need what they’re offering — control of energy and control of food and water means control of the people. The project may even have climatic implications, though they haven’t shared the technical details yet.”
Minister Rafael Dervan (Global Economy and Unified Finance):
“And who says they’ll keep their promises?”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“We’ll be paid, and generously: gold, diamonds, gemstones — everything we desire, except the one thing forbidden to us — interfering with their plans. The site is rich in precious minerals.”
A murmur of approval rippled through the room.
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“Under certain conditions, of course. We must agree to build a concentrated solar plant at the alien site and direct its output toward the mountain.”
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She turned toward Minister Hyra Wex (Science, Progress and Technology).
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“Minister Wex, according to your own five-year program, you were supposed to have built three such plants already. None has been completed. We keep the people quiet with endless work, higher bills, the fear of denunciation, and a maze of inclusive regulations designed to exclude. Sports, drugs, alcohol — and an ocean of online nonsense — take care of the rest. But this affair might draw attention, and we need the public distracted. You’ll build a large solar concentration plant near the alien site.”
Minister Hyra Wex (Science, Progress and Technology):
“And the money? Where do I get it?”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“They’ll provide it — gold and rare minerals in quantities we’ve never imagined.”
Minister Rafael Dervan (Global Economy and Unified Finance):
“Flooding the market with gold will crash the price.”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“Then you’ll regulate supply and demand, Minister. And the origin of the site must remain secret.”
Minister Cléa Dorn (Information and Communication):
“How am I supposed to hide something of this scale?”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“By celebrating progress, of course. The Chilean people will soon enjoy cheap electricity and almost-free televisions. We’ll announce that bills are going down — while raising them slightly less than planned. Use propaganda — announce a new solar energy plant in the southern territories of the former Republic of Peru, powering Nazca and beyond. Make it our anniversary gift — fifty years of peace and power. That’s your assignment.”
Minister Cléa Dorn (Information and Communication):
“I’ll do my best, Prime Minister.”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“But that’s not all they want. No — it’s not just the energy. It’s about the egg.”
Minister Cléa Dorn (Information and Communication):
“What do they want, then?”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“The girl. They want to capture her and take her to one of their bases.”
General Lu Tzu (Chief of Staff, CHL Sector):
“A girl? And what do they want with her?”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“I don’t know. In exchange, they promise access to new transport and energy technologies. Perhaps we’ll even produce more energy than we need.”
General Lu Tzu (Chief of Staff, CHL Sector):
“And if they’re lying? What if it’s a photonic weapon?”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“Could be. But they haven’t destroyed us yet. What matters to them is the girl, not us.”
Minister Cléa Dorn (Information and Communication):
“Then we should find out why.”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“Excellent point. HSP328 is currently her bodyguard — not ideal. Assign someone we can trust, someone who can discover what makes her so important.”
General Zhao (Armed Forces Command, Chile):
“I have just the man: John O’Neill. Recently transferred from the Northern United States divisions. Skilled G98 fighter pilot, trained astronaut — limited space experience, but absolutely loyal.”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“Good. We’ll proceed as you suggest, General. HSP328 has likely served his purpose. I don’t trust a bioengineered being so close to this girl — too many variables, too much potential affinity. It could become dangerous for our power. You’ll personally oversee construction of the new military support base near the alien site. Materials will be sent at once for the solar facility. Deploy one thousand soldiers and an equal number of workers. Everything must be completed quickly and — without corruption. Are we clear?”
(The Prime Minister cast a stern glance at the Minister of Science.)
Minister Hyra Wex (Science, Progress and Technology):
“I’ll make sure the work starts and finishes as quickly as possible. You have my word, Prime Minister.”
Prime Minister Alhana Mereth:
“I’m counting on it, Minister. Truly — then she continued — Operational decisions will be discussed in our next session, after further scientific analysis of the egg’s nature and the strategic implications of their proposal. Meanwhile, no information is to leave this room. Not a single word. This meeting is adjourned until further notice.”
And thus, the meeting came to an end.
??End of WO Executive Session Record – SAI Internal Archive??
