Page 37 of The Ranger
CHAPTER SIX
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The next day, I immersemyself further into the members of Project Helix, as the top-secret project is called, instead of wondering why Scarlett put anoral onlyrule in place.
I tell myself she’s probably right.
In quantum technology, “helix” apparently refers to the complex, intertwined quantum states or superconducting circuits in the chip, symbolizing cutting-edge innovation.
All of that is way over my head.
Back at the BHS offices, Thomas and his team are focusing on breaking down the data from the breach to see if they can locate which IP address, aka the laptop, it came from.
These things can either be impossible or take time, so while it happens in the background, I’ll remain inside the organization.
QuantumCore has multiple projects they’re working on, and as the Senior Product Engineering Manager, I need to be across all of them.
Technically.
I spent some of the weekend familiarizing myself with industry lingo and what’s happening in the industry.This morning I’ve attended a couple of irrelevant meetings, playing the newbie card, then return my focus on Project Helix.
To date, I’ve met all the team members except one, and at this point no one is jumping out as a suspect.
As expected.
A mole of this caliber isn’t going to be wearing a SPIES ARE US T-shirt.
Scarlett could make them one, I’m sure.
“Here it is,” Todd, one of the engineers, says as head toward the production facilities.“Chen is meeting us here.”
He points out the clothing we need to put on when we step into the authorized only area.PPE, also known as personal protective equipment, includes a white coat, hairnet, glasses and shoe covers.
Looking more like a scientist than a Ranger, I walk into the plant and take in one of the world’s leading production lines of quantum chips.
It’s impressive.
And large.
Each line has a team of workers who stand on rubber mats, wear their own protective gear and follow the clearly painted yellow lines as they move around.
Everything is pristine.
