My objective now was clear: eradicate Argent Energy from the face of the Earth. Surely there had to be a portal to Earth somewhere on the Mars facility. An accomplished UAC scientist such as Hayden wouldn't have built an entire complex without a failsafe. I accessed the nearest terminal and searched for the portal's location.
After enough poking around, I managed to find the portal room, or rather, where it was located. In a secluded facility about 140 kilometers from the main installation was a portal to Earth. Unfortunately, because my visor had been cracked during my year in Hell, I'd have to take the tram. That meant about an hour of standing, or sitting, and killing nothing but time. Great.
I memorized the facility's coordinates and found my way to the tram station. I punched the coordinates in. An automated voice told me the tram's destination was the "Emergency Earth Portal Facility." The tram slowly pulled out of the station. It was going to be a long ride.
During the hour-long tram ride, I sat in one of the comfortable chairs. I fiddled with my armor's pieces, straightening them and putting them back into place the best I could. I contemplated my journey so far. I'd reclaimed the Crucible, immobilized Hayden, and was currently on my way to a portal to Earth to ensure that Argent Energy didn't cause an invasion. My entire plan hinged on Earth being unharmed by Argent thus far. I wouldn't know what to do if Hell had already invaded.
At long last, my boots laid themselves upon the sweet, sweet texture of polished tile flooring. The Earth portal facility was a small, one-roomed complex with a medium-sized portal in the center. The image of Earth looked almost peaceful. Clear, blue skies above a nice, dense forest. I braced myself and stepped through the portal.