The Next Waypoint: Part 15

I reached up to the knurled frame-advance wheel on the side of the projector chassis. Applying steady torque, I rotated it clockwise until the internal ratchet clicked into place. The celluloid strip advanced cleanly into the illuminated gate. Across the wall, the projected circle sharpened, revealing a disciplined coordinate grid marked with intersecting heading vectors. Beside the housing, a compact pocket receiver rested on the metal shelf, its amber dial glowing as a faint, steady signal hummed through the grille. With the visual alignment locked and the next waypoint confirmed, I stepped back into a balanced stance. #Jun #JuntheSwan #Gforce #Battleoftheplanets