Storm Hatches

Heavy metal hatches slam into place over the control centre's reinforced portals, their thick frames groaning as bolts engage. The segmented doors feature ribbed surfaces designed to channel rainwater away from seams, their edges fitted with flexible seals to block wind-driven sheets of water. Fenner and Dugeen visually inspect the seals while Thawn shouts orders, their urgency underscoring how these barriers represent the colony's last defence against the storm. The hatches' final clicks carry the finality of containment—their failure would mean instant flooding and structural collapse.