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On the distant ocean planet of Mundus Aqua lies a top-secret military base, known as Challenger Deep. It's purpose to the public: To study the local marine ecosystems and wildlife for scientific advancement.
It's actual purpose: Illegal DNA experimentation, a high-security prison, and an outpost on the edge of human controlled space.
Built deep into the planet's oceanic crust, and 25 levels deep, whatever happens there certainly will stay there... until now.
The United Systems Quick Reaction Force received a garbled distress call coming from the base. Radio contact was completely lost soon after. In order to maintain the base's secret, a single marine platoon is sent in. What they find will send shockwaves throughout human controlled space.
That is if they can make it out alive. Because as it turns out, they're not the only people looking for something...
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