![[renewal.png]] *Added to the Codex on* ***August 29th, 2023*** --- ### Quotes “A Russian force is bound for an agricultural research facility in the Eastern Desert. Given the global famine, I don’t have to oversell its importance.” - US Mission Briefing “This allied agricultural research facility is vital to global food production. The US plans to strongarm the local government into handing over control.” - RU Mission Briefing “While my home country is a dustbowl, Egypt boasts a story of renewal."[^1] - Bechir “Egypt is the one place where a No-Pat can ditch that label - go legit - as long as they’re willing to work behind the Wall.”[^1] - Mackay “The Shearwater test in Egypt was a success. But it will be for nothing if we do not win the battle in South Africa."[^2] - Dr. Voros <br> ### Description From inside, the Wall looked like a miracle. Lush green crops flourished in the middle of the blazing, nigh-lethal desert, with spotless glass and top-tier technology highlighting a generosity and transparency that only a megacorp like [[Synseco|Synseco Agritech]] could provide. Paradise was promised to Egyptians - and the [[No-Pats|Non-Patriated]] - who braved the heat and took a so-called “growth” employment contract, swearing to provide as much for Synseco and Synseco provided for them. Outside the Wall was a different story. Chains of massive concrete blocks and security fencing prevented everyone else living in the Eastern Desert from accessing Synseco’s massive reservoirs of water, despite a constant onslaught of deaths from drought and dehydration. Synseco’s aggressive protection of their modified crops led to entire villages being confronted by corporate security on the mere suspicion that local farmers were using stolen seeds. Yet Synseco was primed to be a victim of its own success. As the only successful agricultural hub in the region, both American and Russian forces saw an opportunity if they managed to take control of the Wall. Control of Synseco superfoods and the ability to export their climate-resistant crops meant a massive resource advantage that both sides of the conflict were eager to claim. With no local allies and a dwindling security force, Synseco has turned from pioneer to prize in a matter of months. And No-Pats are accomplishing the impossible by breaking through the Wall. [^1]: Featured in Journey of the No-Pats entry seven [[Rerouted|"Rerouted."]] [^2]: This is one of Dr. Voros' loading screen quotes.