Surface Outside Zarbi Control Room

Ian bursts through the panel into this exposed exterior on Vortis, lungs burning from his wrestle with the Zarbi larva. Jagged alien terrain stretches under dim light, alive with distant skittering and web strands, but grants brief safety after the weapon's near-miss. Dust settles as he scans for Barbara, tension unbroken by the planet's oppressive humidity and lurking threats from Animus forces.