Skhallax Hive, Mechanicum Post and Shrine

The ex-Skitarri droned on: "The third largest structure on Terra's surface, Skhallax Hive is indeed quite a sight, being visible from orbit, due to its unusual surface materials, Mars Brass and some imported Mars dust.
Skhallax Hive is unusual in that it's also the maintenance site for Terra's orbital defenses, and its orbital docks, being the only void-rated drydock on its surface. For this purpose, the great vertical extent of the structure, and its ancient, resistant hull, is a great asset."
"I'm not that interested in logistics, not that I disrespect the great computational science..."
"I'm sorry, how do you even know it's classification in the holy mechanicum's pantheon of sciences? I thought you were a Terran-born?"
"I am a Terran-born, but I am one of the eight assistant-logisticians for the great crusade's mighty Indomitus fleet initiative, I am an Adept of Sigma-Fresnel grade of the Departmento Munitorum."
"That's impossible!"
"Why is it impossible?"
"Your skitarii bodyguards wouldn't let you go without them..."
"I don't have a skitarii bodyguard, not after they had a difference of opinion with my current bodyguard..."
"Your current bodyguard?"
"Boo." Said the Custodes, his Guardian Spear's edge poised to strike before the Mechanicus Grifter's reflexes could mount an effective response. "That was reckless, I can defend you better if they don't know I'm there..."
"But it is a weakness that could invalidate my cover, if he told anyone that I walk around without the skitarii bodyguard my adept rank requires..."
"You only have his word..."
"And he's the only one to mention anything, but the others don't trust me, exactly like they would, if my cover was missing a signal presence like spies who will report my every move to the Mechanicum, like a squad of Skitarii.."
"A company, a squad is much too few for such an important adept as a Sigma-Fresnel."
"Oh, so I'd have a Skitarii captain to order around?"
"Err, the Marshal in charge would not be under your orders..."

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Type

Arcology / Residential Complex