Fission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

Those tall tales around the cooling tower will explosively implode

INT. CONTROL ROOM — HTR-PM REACTOR — DAY

The control room is a hive of activity. Engineers and technicians are seated at their consoles, monitoring various screens displaying real-time data from the reactor modules. The atmosphere is tense but focused. Large digital clocks on the walls show the current time and countdowns for the test phases.

LEAD ENGINEER (LI WEI), a seasoned professional in his late 40s, stands at the center, overseeing the operations. JUNIOR ENGINEER (MEI LING), in her early 30s, is at her station, eyes glued to her monitor. TECHNICIAN (ZHANG), a young and enthusiastic team member, is ready to execute commands.

LI WEI (voice steady) Alright team, we’re about to initiate the safety demonstration. Mei Ling, confirm the reactor modules are at 200 MWt.

MEI LING (nods) Confirmed, both modules are stable at 200 MWt.

LI WEI Good. Zhang, prepare to stop the normal energy transfer.

ZHANG (fingers poised over the keyboard) Ready, sir.

LI WEI On my mark… Three, two, one… Execute.

Zhang hits a series of keys. The screens flicker as the normal energy transfer is…