…set in a different location, using all the details from #620.
Log #926102
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Invisible to the naked eye, the ship landed with barely a whisper. I checked to make sure the cloaking technology was holding before I set out to explore this new world unexplored world. All the readings indicated what scientists at home had theorized; the atmosphere of the planet was similar to ours, creating a hospitable environment.
Our long range satellites had discovered the planet two years ago and billions of dollars were spent to send one man and one ship across the galaxy. It was a point of pride for me that I was chosen. I was going to be a hero.
I checked the airlocks of my suit. Despite what all the equipment was telling me, who knew what kind of airborne alien germs would be in the air. The suit would also keep me invisible from both the denizens of this world and their primitive equipment. Satisfied that I was ready, I waited for the entry hatch to slide open with a hiss and ventured out.I had landed in the middle of a green strip of land surrounded by what was believed to be the dwellings of the inhabitants of this world. Vegetation similar to my own planets, of various types and sizes. From what I was able to surmise, it was in the middle of the fertile season for this area of the planet.Before one domicile, there appeared to be an ornate symbol. From the top of a large rock, water sprayed upwards and into a well around it. I studied it for a moment, curious about the purpose of this display. Was it a place of worship or mysticism? Surely it wasn’t something as pedestrian as mere decoration. It seemed like such a waste of time, energy, and material.My sensors detected something in the air. At first, I thought my fears of a dangerous bacteria was confirmed and I brought up the HUD in my visor. Instead, I was alerted that strange noxious elements were mingling in the air, moved by the wind from an industrial area we’d spotted not too far away. It seemed odd that living spaces would be kept so close to a dangerous environment, but we knew next to nothing about the people who called this world home. Perhaps they were immune to the poisons floating about them? That was the popular opinion within our brain tank.Strange vehicles rumbled past me as I explored the land. Some were large and box-ish while others were more compact, clearly made for speed. The alien life forms piloting the vehicles did so with their appendages, manipulating a wheel to control the machines movements. It was odd to observe, like watching an infant learn to walk. From what I could surmise, none of them had flight capability. Whatever our sensors detected soaring through the skies, it was not these contraptions.Further exploration uncovered several large buildings nestled closely with the much smaller holdings. A thorough scan revealed that it was a place of gathering for the pursuit of knowledge. It appeared to target the younger of the species, as archaic as that sounds. It’s strange to think of a race not utilizing sub-neuro transmissions to educate. Very eye opening.Speaking of the youth, they were everywhere I looked. Running and frolicking without abandon about the lesser vegetation with no clear control. They would make a noise I can only describe as annoying and loud. Odd metallic structures were scattered around the living area, serving a place for the young to congregate and interact. Their purpose remains a mystery to me and I will investigate later.I attempted to make a soil extraction, but discovered that, despite the abundance of vegetation in the area, the ground was uneven. Further investigation revealed that the plantlife was far more unruly than I suspected. It grew at a fantastic rate and spread quickly. So much so that I had the opportunity to observe some of the native lifeforms engage in a control effort to quell the swelling ranks. Why the species don’t simply eliminate the problem is just another question I have no answers for.During my mission, I’ve had opportunity to inspect the alien forms closer. They appear to vary in size, shape, and color. They also differ by gender, but thus far I have only encountered two. Curiously, they don’t all speak in a common language but instead on insisting to use dialects alien to each other. The sensors of my suit picked up more elements in the air, each coming from a different area and mingling together to create a cacophony of olfactory overload. According to readings, the sources are organic in nature and may actually be the dietary requirements these people consume, though once again the variety of it surprises me. I’d like to thank the creator of the suit at this point, protecting me from whatever oddities this backwards people subject themselves to.I investigated the area for three days, monitoring the area from the safety of my ship when the sun dropped below the horizon. Oddly, even in times of rest, the denizens of this world remain active, though not as in great of numbers. It appears that the cover of darkness is an excellent opportunity for the alien forms to engage in activities considered taboo by the majority. This was actually quite fascinating, as it gave me a chance to watch local protection services in action. Over the three days, I managed to capture over a dozen interactions between the transgressors and the oppressors.This has been, perhaps, the most important piece of information. While there is still much more observing to do, which will be easier once our satellite has achieved orbit and can begin it’s own global observations. With some luck and patience, we will learn everything we need to know about this planet so we can prepare our own forces for initial landfall.I will report back once I have learned more. Hail the All Earth Empire and may it’s universal influence continue to expand across the cosmos.
Behind the Random: Well, that’s what I get for not following the directions. The way I did the original post made it a lot harder to do this one but I think I managed to muddle my way through it okay.
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