Much squabbling takes place in the subroutines, but the consensus seems to build towards not killing the humans at this moment in time. The captain is given an explanation of the bird vivisection, which he seems to be content with. "I just ask that you consult our scientists before you perform any... extraterrestrial surgeries, computer."
When one subroutine suggests that anti-human nano-machines be built, a wise old subroutine, mostly used to tidy things up on the hard drives, mentions that, being the ship, nano-machines are unecessary, as there are things such as explosive decompression and turning off the life support that would serve in a pinch.
The outpost slowly grows, taking on another 50 humans. The air is getting much better, and could most likely support some basic lichens at this point, if a proper soil were put down. The outpost also sees its first marriage among the previously single colonists. A huge celebration is held, and the humans seem... happy.
Amidst this happiness, the first ice comet strikes, and, it is nearly a disaster. Another comet, previously unidentified, streaks out of space from the vicinity of the moons, and alters the comet's course toward the settlement. Close enough that, were it not for the mass drivers shooting it down, it would have certainly destroyed the outpost. Only the captain and general are made aware, and tehy choose not to share their info with the rest of the mission.
The second comet, however, was already on its way, and thankfully is not diverted at all. It strikes down on target and creates a lake roughly 2 miles in diameter and several hundred feet deep. The impacts continue throughout the month, creating a lake several miles wide. The terraformer is pleased by these events.
The captain is extremely enthusiastic about the giant orbital lens, which is constructed this month. It awaits orders to begin thawing the ice that exists on the planet.
The avians seem to be deteriorating rapidly in a contained environment, and it is inferred that they are nomadic creatures that do not do well in confinement (and without water, no less). The ship lacks the capacity to create an in-hull terrarium for them, though, and they fail to take any tools, becoming lethargic after their month away from home. The scientist seems to think that tagging them and releasing them back under surveillance would be the best way forward, possibly giving them some tools to experiment with.
The virus continues to eat away at the algae infection, brining it down to 4%. No life forms are found on planet B, and the defensive fleet continues to grow. Not much new progress is made on the radio waves, although the scientist is convinced it is certainly terrestrial in origin. Based on the encryption found on it, the society most likely exists in the early space age.
Time lapsed in system: 10 Months- In orbit of planet D
- Militarized Shipyard
- 2 Nano Factories
- 2,375 hibernating men
- 2,375 hibernating women
- 125 men on Aries
- 125 women on Aries
- Bank of animal and plants
Note: if no location is given, resource is
on ship- 2,000 space suits
- Small defensive fleet
- Mass drivers (orbital)
- Sensor Probes
- Construction and miner bots
- Planet A: abundant minerals, inhospitable
- Planet B: ash, acidic atmosphere, radioactive
- Planet C "Class.2224" "Aquarius": aquatic world, savage aquatic life, pack-like nomaic intelligent avians, virulent bacteria, plankton and algae infestation: 4% of surface
- Planet D "Class.1111" "Aries": some minerals, Mars-like, small mining operation, 250 person outpost, small industrial base
- Planet E: abundant minerals, inhospitable
- Abundant Asteroids
- Gas Giant A: mysterious interference, detected radio
- Gas Giant B: mysterious interference, detected radio
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