As reported by Niantic on their Ingress Telegram Channel, here | Ingress Updates [ENG]

As reported by Niantic on their Ingress Telegram Channel, here is what a L8 Machina Portal looks like!

It appears to be charging its red crystal, positioned on top, with jolts of energy.
Reports from Agents say that the NL-1331 XM Research Vehicle was spotted on the scene (the portal was briefly moved right next to this Portal!)

Source: @CHRIZK on Twitter

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