Another update on the Veridium Expedition, We've lost radio communications with our forward team during a sweep of the top floors.
A call has been raised to bring forth the Erebus Protocol to extract and reinforce the High Warden and Inquisitor Renatus.

The last transmission has been transcribed by High Seer Antioch for archiving.

[Sounds of crackling radio transmission and faint echoes of footsteps]

Renatus (05:02:17): Dante, I've reached the outer chambers. It's eerily quiet in here...

Dante (05:02:34): Understood, Renatus. I'm making my way through the central corridor. No signs of... (faint static)

Kaius (05:02:52): Keep your guard up, both of you. These texts are crucial. They must not fall into the wrong hands. (The distant hum of machinery can be heard)

Renatus (05:03:10): Agreed. The sanctity of these texts must be preserved. (Footsteps on stone can be heard)

[A sudden surge of static]

Dante (05:03:32): Blast it, I'm detecting something... unusual. Shadows shifting in the east wing.

Kaius (05:03:50): Hold your position, Dante. We can't afford to engage without knowing what we're up against.

Renatus (05:04:06): Dante, mark your position. We'll rendezvous and proceed together. Safety in numbers.

[Dante's breath quickens, footsteps growing more urgent]

Dante (05:04:27): Be advised, I'm detec— (sudden crashing sound)

[The radio crackles with static, then falls silent]

Renatus (05:04:35): Dante! Report, Dante! Kaius, we've lost contact with Dante. Something's above— (Abrupt silence)

[The sound of shuffling footsteps, then an eerie stillness]

Kaius (05:04:54): Vigilants, respond. What's happening? Renatus? Dante! (frantic urgency in his voice)

[The only sound is a faint, distant echo]