Clara quickly swapped connections among the three cut wires, twisting them back together in a different order. She placed the panel back on, the device now sending a safe, empty signal that shouldn’t be spotted for days.

The ninja continued on her way.

Climbing a small ridge and getting out from beneath tree cover, Clara found a sheer rock face in front of her. She stopped, stepping back and looking for a way around. But there was no obvious path and forward was still the quickest rout.

Adjusting her pack, Clara removed a pick and began to scale the rock.