Jacob strode through a number of corridors in the power plant until he reached another blast door. This lead to one of the research chambers for experiments involving radioactive substances. Jacob walked right through the decontamination chamber, calling out [b]"Override code Powers,"[/b] The second door opened for him without any decontamination protocol. It was pointless when the man walking through was a living fusion battery. Inside, a variety of devices were haphazardly scattered about. In here, Jacob had permission to work on experiments of his own. These ranged from testing the limits of his powers, to using his knowledge of engineering and mechanics to integrate his powers with devices. His most recent ideas were actually based on Marcus's experimental rifle he had been working on. Jacob was using tech from the schematics that Marcus had let him observe to create his own. The difference was that this one would function using an advanced rechargeable atomic fusion battery he had discovered in the plant's research wing, and adapted for his own use. However, the more powerful energy source had proven to be a challenge for his endeavor.

Jacob took his latest design of what he had named the "atomic rifle". It wasn't the best name, but he would give it a new one after it worked. He checked the latest core design he had implemented, charging it when he was satisfied with a cursory inspection. He pushed a button on a nearby recording device. [b]"Atomic rifle prototype number 4."[/b] he said. [b]"Final mechanical change log stated in previous entry. Firing single bolt at target at end of the room."[/b] Jacob aimed the rifle at a poorly drawn representation of one of the dead. He pulled the trigger, but energy did not fire from the barrel, as designed. Instead, the core of the gun began to glow brightly. Swearing under his breath, Jacob threw the gun at the target. As the core exploded in midair, Jacob absorbed the radioactive energy that was dispersed back into himself. When it was over, Jacob took a few deep breaths. [b]"Experiment failure. Core remains unable to stabilize energies. Will continue to improve core design. Consider collaboration with Marcus."[/b]

Jacob decided to head to the wall to see if he could get an opinion from Marcus on the matter. After he cleaned his lab, however, he felt his stomach growl in protest. Perhaps he would stop for food first, then. Jacob flipped up the hood of his jacket, and headed towards the market to get some food.