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The story commences with Dr. Burt leading a top-secret research team on Phobos, where another group led by Dr. Ahmed works in a desert lab on Earth. The scientists have spent years attempting to decode the alien technology and believe they are on the brink of a breakthrough with a creation dubbed "Gates," a portal that can teleport individuals between locations. A nervous test subject is sent into the portal, and the initial success sparks excitement among the team.