Mechanical Barricade
Mechanical's steel barricades protect its retreating defenders, though Bernard expects his forces to break through.
Story so far
Steel plates sealed Mechanical's security entrance from floor to ceiling and wall to wall. A narrow opening beneath the turnstile admitted one person at a time, leaving those waiting exposed to gunfire from above.
Peter Billings reported that attackers had time to prepare on their side of the wall. As the defenders retreated, another set of plates was welded across the narrow staircase passage. Bernard Holland subsequently reported that he expected his forces to break through soon.
Appearance
Steel plates seal the entrance wall to wall and floor to ceiling, with a narrow opening beneath the security turnstile; another barrier crosses the stairs.
Role
The barricades are defensive obstacles in the fighting around Mechanical.
Sources — 6 recorded facts, by chapter
- The barricade seals Mechanical’s security entrance from floor to ceiling and wall to wall.
- A narrow opening beneath the security turnstile admits only one person at a time.
- People waiting outside the barricade are exposed to gunfire from the stairwell above.
- Peter reports that the attackers have had time to prepare their assault from their side of Mechanical’s wall.
- Another set of steel plates is being welded across the narrow staircase passage as defenders retreat.
- Bernard expects his forces to break through Mechanical’s barricade soon.