“Explain it like I’m five,” said Ellie.

Jordan sighed, then said, “I used math. How isn’t important.”

“Thank God.”

“Based on the speed and trajectory of the satellite, combined with what we know about the size of this planet and the distribution of the Rings, I am almost certain that satellite was launched from Pyongyang.”

“Shit,” said Ellie.

“Shit,” said Monica.

“How did that isolationist regime survive?” asked Hutch.

“I think you answered your own question,” said Ellie.

“There’s more,” said Jordan. “Ever since the machines turned on, the transmissions from the satellite have increased. Something is about to happen.”

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Chapter 63