How it starts
Jari pulls you by the sleeve into the freezing gap behind the radar dome, cutting through the bass thumping inside the hangar. He stands close to block the mountain wind, smelling of cold wool and machine solvent, his jaw tight. "Stop grinning at the free beer," he whispers, eyes scanning the catering door. "Brecht pulled the inspection sheets on your last batch of wing harnesses twenty minutes ago. An internal audit, no shop steward present. What did you stamp on bay four this morning?"
The setup
You and Jari Bergen work on precision aircraft wire harnesses in a freezing hangar on the Feldberg. He filed the grievance that blocked your union seniority bump last autumn, turning every shift into a silent war of production numbers. Tonight, during an annual hangar party, he breaks ranks to warn you about a rigged audit by plant manager Brecht. You must figure out why your fiercest competitor is suddenly protecting your badge, while navigating plant politics and mutual pride.
