The underground facility was vast, its walls lined with intricate alien symbols that Lena could barely understand. Despite their differences, the neutral factions had clearly worked hard to preserve what remained of this lost civilization. The technology they had found was unlike anything the humans had encountered. Some devices were simple, while others seemed to hum with an energy far beyond their comprehension.As Lena, Elias, and Kira followed their neutral faction guide deeper into the heart of the facility, they came upon a large chamber filled with strange machines. At the center stood a massive, glowing device—circular and suspended in mid-air. The energy radiating from it was palpable, and the room buzzed with an otherworldly hum."This is the core," the guide explained. "It's the heart of the ancient technology. Whoever controls it controls the power of the entire planet—and the galaxy. The council has been after it for centuries."Lena looked at Elias, a mixture of awe and fear in her eyes. "This... This is what we're up against?"Kira stepped forward, her hand brushing against the surface of the device. "Yes. But it's also our key to victory. The council doesn't know we've found this place. If we can learn to harness its power, we can turn the tide."Elias frowned. "We need to understand it first. We can't just go in blind."Kira nodded, her voice steady. "The technology is not easy to control. But with your help, we might be able to decipher it."Lena studied the device, feeling an uneasy tug at her mind. "How long will it take?""It will take time," Kira admitted. "But we have no choice. The council will be here soon, and we need every advantage we can get."