*at an unknown location
The loud, heavy hiss of hydraulics echoed across the wide stretch of metal landing platforms as a massive cargo ship slowly touched down on one of the outer trade ports of Juggernot XII—roughly three hundred forty-five miles away from the main capital city.
*drrrrrrrrrrr…!
The ground itself lightly trembled beneath the ship's enormous weight, and waves of dust scattered outward as the engines cooled down with a final deep rumble. The air around the port carried the sharp, cold scent of fuel mixed with rust and old metal, creating that usual atmosphere that every visitor of Juggernot XII eventually got used to.
Within only a few seconds, several mechanical clamps disengaged from the hull of the ship, clicking loudly as the first ramps began to extend downward.
The ramps pushed forward with metallic groans, sliding out like steel tongues until they finally made contact with the solid ground below.
