RE: June
04-01-2019, 03:05 PM
You are now six hundred AU from object 531000.
After some time calibrating sensors to your current position, you manage to gain some more accurate readings of the prospective planets. You're in luck! One of the planets still appears habitable for the crew of this colony ship. That said, there are three planets within the 'goldilocks zone' of the system; an extremely rare occurrence. In fact, you are pretty certain that it could be the only example in the whole galaxy.
Each planet appears unique in several ways, with some distinct advantages and disadvantages to each. These three worlds are separated from the inner stellar orbits by a thick asteroid belt; deeper still is the barren planet 531000a, scorched and stripped of any appreciable atmosphere.
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Planet b is striking thanks to its incredibly blue oceans. You have never seen liquid water with a turquoise hue occupy so much space before. It could be due to a high level of soluble material like certain carbonates. It is also striking because it orbits in the opposite direction to the other planets. How odd.
The atmosphere could pose a problem right now as it appears to be slightly reducing - with minimal available oxygen, the atmosphere will need to be engineered for breathing. However, it is less alarming than earlier scans suggested - something, possibly biotic, is causing its properties to change...
![[Image: UJ0Yixz.png]](https://i.imgur.com/UJ0Yixz.png)
This planet looks like the strongest candidate, if habitability was the only concern. With a breathable atmosphere, the main problem will be the planet's odd orbit patterns; it wobbles a lot and seems to suffer from large tidal forces due to its position between orbits b and d. Due to the strong signs of complex lifeforms, the colonisation program's rules on xenobiota require an extended period of quarantine and research before landing. As long as the ship remains in good condition, that won't be a problem.
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Well. This is certainly... out of the ordinary. Contrary to early scans, orbit d isn't one large planet, but in fact two smaller ones, locked into orbit around each other. Their density and high volume of greenhouse gases has made them warm enough to be terraforming candidates. These two sure do seem funky and spunky. It would be a challenge at first, but scans indicate that both possess valuable resources for colonisation. D2 has a fair amount of water, but most is stored in the atmosphere or locked in frozen groundwater deep below the surface. Be careful around that methane, though. Even with such low levels of oxygen, an accident could have explosive results!
???: "Thinking of our destination?"
The metallic voice of the ship's computer emerges from speakers all around you, though its image has yet to appear. It has been your only companion since 'awakening' and you have gotten to know them quite well.
[[DECISION POINT: DESCRIBE THE SHIP MAINFRAME]]
(Pick as many or as few categories as you like. Have fun!)
Important variables:
> FormAfter some time calibrating sensors to your current position, you manage to gain some more accurate readings of the prospective planets. You're in luck! One of the planets still appears habitable for the crew of this colony ship. That said, there are three planets within the 'goldilocks zone' of the system; an extremely rare occurrence. In fact, you are pretty certain
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Each planet appears unique in several ways, with some distinct advantages and disadvantages to each. These three worlds are separated from the inner stellar orbits by a thick asteroid belt; deeper still is the barren planet 531000a, scorched and stripped of any appreciable atmosphere.
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water
Planet b is striking thanks to its incredibly blue oceans. You have never seen liquid water with a turquoise hue occupy so much space before. It could be due to a high level of soluble material like certain carbonates. It is also striking because it orbits in the opposite direction to the other planets. How odd.
The atmosphere could pose a problem right now as it appears to be slightly reducing - with minimal available oxygen, the atmosphere will need to be engineered for breathing. However, it is less alarming than earlier scans suggested - something, possibly biotic, is causing its properties to change...
Quote:Size
Orbit
ECOSYSTEM
WATER
This planet looks like the strongest candidate, if habitability was the only concern. With a breathable atmosphere, the main problem will be the planet's odd orbit patterns; it wobbles a lot and seems to suffer from large tidal forces due to its position between orbits b and d. Due to the strong signs of complex lifeforms, the colonisation program's rules on xenobiota require an extended period of quarantine and research before landing. As long as the ship remains in good condition, that won't be a problem.
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Orbit
Jazz
Well. This is certainly... out of the ordinary. Contrary to early scans, orbit d isn't one large planet, but in fact two smaller ones, locked into orbit around each other. Their density and high volume of greenhouse gases has made them warm enough to be terraforming candidates. These two sure do seem funky and spunky. It would be a challenge at first, but scans indicate that both possess valuable resources for colonisation. D2 has a fair amount of water, but most is stored in the atmosphere or locked in frozen groundwater deep below the surface. Be careful around that methane, though. Even with such low levels of oxygen, an accident could have explosive results!
???: "Thinking of our destination?"
The metallic voice of the ship's computer emerges from speakers all around you, though its image has yet to appear. It has been your only companion since 'awakening' and you have gotten to know them quite well.
[[DECISION POINT: DESCRIBE THE SHIP MAINFRAME]]
(Pick as many or as few categories as you like. Have fun!)
Important variables:
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