The sky never brightens.
A large number of ground-effect aircraft streaked across the frozen lake surface. These near-future vehicles are the technological essence of the Nestor Corporation, utilizing the ground effect phenomenon generated by near-ground flight to gain additional lift, thereby enabling low-altitude flight.
102 sat inside the air-drop pod of one of the aircraft, waiting for the pilot to drop them into the battlefield.
She stuffed her mouth full of spiced lamb, beef patties, and sausage pizza, then washed the food down with a cola by her side. She ate ravenously, and apart from the gentle hum of the aircraft engine, only the sound of 102's devouring filled the drop pod.
