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Let's get into it. Doctor earlenav asked was floated in
the command's center of the deep space research vessel Pioneer.
Her dark eyes studded a holographic display in front of her.
The stars around them looked different. Here, far beyond the
edge of human space. They had traveled further from death
than any human before them. Doctor, we are getting some
strange readings from Sector seven, called out Lieutenant James Park
from his station. His voice carried a hint of confusion.
Daughter Elena pushed herself away from the display and drifted
over to james workstation. The gravity generators on Pioneer were
kept at minimum power to save energy during their lawn journey.
Everything felt light and floating. What kind of readings, Elena asked.
She had been the lead scientist on twelve deep space missions,
but this was her first time this far, having the
void between SAR systems. James pointed at his screen. Numbers
and graphs covered the display. There is something big out there,
really big. At first I thought it was just a
road planet, but look at these energy signatures. Elina studded
the data. Her eyebrows rose slowly. After twenty years of
studying space, she knew what planets should look like on
the scan is this was not normal? How big is it?
She asked about the size of Mars. May be a
bit bigger, Jane replied, but here is the weird part.
It is giving off heat, not just a little bit,
a lot of heat, and there are metal readings coming
from inside it. Elena felt her heart beat faster. Road
planets were not uncommon in space. These were planets that
had been thrown out of their stasistems and now drifted
alone in the dark. But Roague planets were cold and dead.
They did not give off heat or show signs of metal.
Are you sure about these readings, Elena asked. James nodded,
I've checked them three times. The computer confirms everything. Elina
looked around the command center. The Pioneer carried a crew
of forty two humans. They were scientists, engineers, and explorers.
All of them had fallen tiered for this mission to
explore the empty space between star systems. Most people thought
this ere held nothing interesting. Elena had believed they might
find new types of cosmic dusto and maybe some asteroids.
She never expected to find anything like this, Captain Rodriguez.
Elena called out, can you come look at this? Captain
Maria Rodriguez pushed off from her command chair and floated
over to them. She was a small woman with gray
hair and sharp eyes. She had been flying ships in
deep space for thirty years. What do you have for me, doctor,
the captain asked. Lena pointed at the display. We found
something unusual, a planet sized object that should not be there.
Captain Rodriguez studded the readings for several minutes. Her face
grew more serious as she looked at the data. This
is not a planet, she said. Finally, finance do not
work this way. That is what we think too. Elena said,
we need to get closer and take better scans. Captain
Rodriguez nodded slowly. How close do you want to get?
Billina thought about it. They were currently about two million
kilometers away from the object. At that distance, their scans
could only pick up basic information one hundred thousand kilometers.
Elena said, that should give us detailed readings without putting
the ship in danger. All right, Captain Rodriguez said, but
we go slow and careful. If this thing shows any
signs of being dangerous. We back off immediately. Elena agreed.
Safety was always the first concern on deep space missions.
They were so far from Earth that no one could
help them as something went wrong. Captain Rodriguez returned to
her command chare and began giving orders to the crew.
All stations prepare to change course. We were moving closer
to investigate an unknown object. The Pioneer slowly turned toward
the mysterious object. Their engines were designed for long journeys,
not speed. It would take them several hours to reach
their target distance. Elena returned to her laboratory to prepare
her equipment. She wanted to run every test possible on
this object. In the lap, she found her assistant doctor
Chen Lai, working on calibrating they're most sensitive scanners. Shun,
we have found something incredible, Elina said. She quickly explained
what they had discovered. Shun stopped his work and stared
at Elena. A planet that gives off heat and contains metal.
That sounds impossible, I know, Billina said, but the readings
are clear. This could be the discovery of a lifetime.
Bilina and Chan spent the next rie Eye was preparing
their instruments. They set up scanners that could detect different
types of metals, energy sources, and even artificial structures. If
this object was not natural, they wanted to prove it dart.
As the Panier move closer, the readings became even more strange.
The object was definitely run like a planet, but the
surface looked too smooth. Real planets had mountains, valles, and craters.
This object looked almost perfectly spherical. Doctor Vasquez to the
command center, came Captain Rodriguez's voice over the communication system.
Elena quickly made her way back to the command's center.
When she arrived, she saw that everyone was staring at
the main display screen. The object now filled most of
the screen. Why god Alina whispered. The object looked like
a planet, but something was wrong with it. The surface
was a dull gray color with strange patterns across it.
As Elena watched, she could see faint lights moving under
the surface. The heat signatures are stronger now, James reported,
and I am detecting multiple energy sources inside the object.
There are also what looked like corridors or tunnels running
through the interior. Lena felt dizzy. Corridors and tunnels meant
this was artificial. Someone or something had built this. How
old do you think it is? Captain Rodriguez asked, daughter
Alina started their readings. The materials show signs of extremely age.
This could be millions of years old, maybe more. Doctor
Sir Kim, the team's geologists, spoke up from her station. Captain,
I am detecting hollow spaces inside the object, large hollow spaces.
Some of them are the size of cities. The command's
center fell silent. Everyone understood what this meant. They had
found evidence of an ancient civilization, not just evidence, but
a mass of construction that dwarf anything humans had ever built. Sean,
are you getting reading on the composition of the outer shell? Blinas?
That Chun checked his instruments. It appears to be a
metal houry that we do not recognize. It is incredibly
strong and seems to be designed to look like planetary
rock from a distance. Blina's mind raced with possibilities. This
is not just the structure. It is disguised to look
like a planet. Someone built this end then hit it.
Captain Rodrigue has made a decision. I'll stop. We maintain
this distance until we understand what we are dealing with
the Pioneer's engine shut down. They now floated in space,
studying the massive artificial planet in front of them. Doctor,
there's something else, James said quietly. I am detecting similar
energy signatures from other directions, faint ones, but there there.
What do you mean, Lena asked. James worked at a
station for several minutes, then he put the results on
the main screen. The display showed their current location and
dozens of red dots scattered throat the galaxy. There are
more of them, James said, a lot more. I count
at least forty similar signatures within range of our long
distant scanners. Blina stared at the display in shock. Forty
planet sized artificial constructs hidden throughout the galaxy. Who could
have built such things? And why were they disguised as planets? Captain,
we need to report this to Earth immediately, Elena sighed.
Captain Rodriguez nodded. Communications prepare a full day of package
for transmission to Earth, include all our skins and findings.
The communications officer began preparing the message. It would take
several hours for the signal to reach the nearest human outpost,
and then several more ears to reach Earth. Elena looked
back at the massive object on their screen. A surface
seemed to pulse with faint internal light. Whatever civilization had
built this, they had possessed technology far beyond anything humans
could imagine. What do you think happened to them, Cha
asked quietly. Billina shook her head. I do not know,
but I intend to find out. As the Pioneer continued
to scan the artificial planet, Elena began to pan their
next moves. They would need to find a way to
get inside the structure. They would need to study its
technology and learn about the beings who had created it.
She did not know that their discovery was being watched
deep in space. Ancient senses detected the human ship and
sent alerts across the galaxy. Civilizations that had remained hidden
from millions of years now starred with concern. The humans
had found what they were never supports to find, and
some beings in the galaxy would do anything to keep
the secrets of the planet ships buried forever. But Elina
and her crew were focused only on the mystery in
front of them. They had made the greatest discovery in
human history, and they were determined to unlock its secrets.
The artificial planet waited silently in the void, keeping its
ancient mysteries hidden beneath its disguised surface. Soon the humans
would attempt to breach that surface and discover the truth
about the beings who were built such impossible things. Alina
stared at the display and felt a mixture of excitement
and fear. They were about to change humanity's understanding of
the universe forever. Three days had passed since the pioneer
first discovered the artificial planet. Doctor Elina Vaskoyz had barely
slap during the time. She spent every waking moment studying
the scans and planning how to learn more about the
mysterious object. The crew had established a safe orbit around
the construct. From this close distance, their instruments revealed even
more amazing details. The surface was not solid rock, as
it appeared from far away. Instead, it was made of
millions of hexagonal panels that fit together perfectly. Each panel
was about the size of a football field. Doctor I
think I found something called Doctor chunway from his work station.
His voice carried excitement mixed with confusion. Bilina floated over
to Chan's station. One his screen was a detailed scan
of one session of the artificial planets surface. Look at
this pattern, Chan said, pointing to his display. These are
not random panels. They formed a design almost like a door.
Lena studded the image carefully. Chum was right. In one area,
the hexagonal panels created a circular pattern that was different
from the rest of the surface. It looked like it
might be an entrance of some kind. How big is it,
Billina asked, the butt hucule blometers across gen reply, big
enough for a ship our size to enter. If it
really is a door, Lena felt her heart racing. The
possibility of actually entering the construct was both thrilling and terrifying.
What would they find inside something that's ancient and massive,
Captain Rodriguez, Elena called out, you need to see this.
Captain Rodriguez floated over and examined Churn's findings. She studied
the circular patter and for several minutes before speaking. It
does look like an entrance, she agreed, But how do
we open it? And more importantly, should we try? Elena
understood the Captain's concern. They were alone in deep space,
far from any help. If something went wrong. No one
could rescue them, but the chance to explore inside this
artificial planet was too important to pass up. We have
to try, Elena said, this could be the greatest discovery
in human history. We cannot just look at it from
the outside. Captain Rodriguez nodded slowly. What do you suggest,
Lena had been thinking about this problem for ires. We
start by trying to communicate with it. If this was
built by intelligent beings, maybe it will respond to signals.
What kind of signals, Captain Rodriguez asked, mathematical sequences, prime numbers,
basic physics equationed. Lina explained universal concepts that any advanced
civilization would understand. Captain Rodriguez considered this all right, but
we do this carefully. At the first sign of danger,
we retreat. Lena agreed. She spent the next eye working
with the communications teemed to prepare different signal patterns. They
started with simple mathematical sequences like counting numbers and prime numbers.
Then they tried basic physics equations and even musical patterns.
For two hours, they sent signals toward the circular pattern
on the planet's surface. Nothing happened. The construct remained silent
and motionless. Maybe it is too old, suggested Lieutenant Jane Park.
The systems might not work anymore. But Lina was starting
to feel disappointed when suddenly every instrument on the Pioneer
began beeping at once. Captain, we are getting a response,
called the communications officer, multiple signals coming from the planet.
On the main screen, the circular pattern began to glow
with soft blue light. The hexagonal panel started moving, rotating,
and sliding apart. Within minutes, a perfect circular opening appeared
in the surface of the artificial planet. My god was
per Captain Madriguez. It work. Billina stared at the opening
in amazement. Through the gap, they could see lights inside
the construct. It was not empty. Something was still active
inside this ancient creation. Doctor Im detecting atmosphere inside the opening,
reported Doctor Serakim. It appears to be breathable oxygen, nitrogen,
and trace gases, very similar to Earth's atmosphere. This was
another shock. Not only was the construct still active, but
it maintained an atmosphere that humans could breathe. There is more,
doctor Kin continued. The internal temperature is comfortable for humans,
about twenty degrees celsius. Lena looked at Captain Rodriguez, it
is almost like it is inviting us inside. Captain Madriga's
was quite for several minutes. Billina could see her weighing
the risks and benefits. Finally, the Captain made her decision.
We go in, she said, but we take every precaution.
Emergency protocols are in effect. If anything seems wrong, we
leave immediately. Elena felt a surge of excitement. They were
about to become the first humans to enter an alien construct.
The possibilities were endless. Captain Rodriguez began giving orders to
the crew. All stations prepare for entry into the construct. Engineering.
I want our engines ready for immediate departure if needed.
Security teams full alert. The ponier slowly moved toward the
opening and the artificial planet. As they got closer, Elena
could see more details of the interior. The walls inside
glowed with the same soft blue light. She could make
out what looked like corridors and chambers extending deep into
the construct. Captain the opening is getting larger, reported James.
It is expanding to accommodate our ship. Dolina watched and
wondered as the circular entrance grew wider. The x sagon
panels continued sliding apart until the opening was large enough
for the panier to pass through easily. Someone or something
is controlling this, Elina said. The construct is responding to
her presence. As the panier entered the artificial planet, Lena
felt like she was flying into a dream. The interior
was vast, beyond imagination. The ship's lights illuminated corridors that
stretched for kilometers in every direction. The walls were covered
with patterns and symbols that looked like gretting, but unlike
any language humans had ever seen. Doctor Vasque was you
need to see this? Col Chunn from his station. Elena
looked a Chun's display and gas. His deep range scanners
were revealing the true scale of the interior. The construct
was not just hollow, It contained an entire world inside.
There are cities in here, Chun said quietly, huge cities,
and what looked like transportation systems connecting them. This place
could have housed millions of beings. Billina stared at the
scan results. The artificial planet contained structures that dwarfed HER's
largest cities. There were areas that looked like forests and lakes.
It was like someone had built an entire world inside
a planet's sized shell. Captain and detecting power sources throughout
the construct, reported the engineering officer, this place is still
running on some kind of energy system. After millions of years,
it is still operational. Captain Driguez looked amazed. What kind
of technology could run for millions of years without maintenance?
Elina had no answer. Human technology required constant upheap and repair.
The idea of machines running perfectly for millions of years
was beyond their understanding. As a pioneer moved deeper into
the construct, their lights revealed more wonders. They passed through
chambers filled with strange machines. Some areas contain what looked
like parks with artificial trees and grass. Other sections held
massive libraries with walls covered in symbols and patterns. Doctor,
I am getting some strange readings, said James. His voice
sounded word What kind of readings, Lena asked. James checked
his instruments again. There are other energy signatures out there,
not from this construct, from base around us. Lena feltchill,
What do you mean I think we are being watched?
James said quietly. There are ships out there, alien ships.
Captain madrigue Is immediately went to full alert. How many ships?
Where are they? James worked frantically at his station. I
can at least twelve distinct signatures. They are staying far away,
but they are definitely there, and Captain, these ships are
using technology that is far more advanced than ires. Elena
felt fear mixing with her excitement. Their discovery had attracted
attention from other civilizations, civilizations that had technology beyond human understanding.
Captain incoming transmission, called the communications officer. It is not
in any human language. Put it on speakers, Captain Madrigue's order.
Strange sounds filled the command center. It was clearly a language,
but unlike anything any human had ever heard. The sounds
were beautiful and complex, like music mixed with mathematics. Computer,
can you analyze the transmission? Billina asked. The ship's computer
worked for several minutes before responding, The transmission contains mathematical
patterns and would appear to be universal concepts. It seems
to be an attempt our communication, Lena's mind race. They
are trying to talk to us, just like we tried
to talk to the construct. Captain madriguezs looked grim. The
question is what do they want to say. The alien
transmission continued for several more minutes, then it stopped. The
Pioneer drifted in silence through the vast interior of the
artificial planet. Captain, the alien ships are moving, reported James.
They are coming closer. Lea looked at the tactical display.
The alien ships were indeed approaching, but slowly. They did
not seem hostile, just curious. Open a channel, Captain Madriguez ordered,
let me try to respond. Captain Madriguez spoke slowly and
clearly into the communication system. This is Captain Maria Rodriguez
of the human vessel Pioneer. We are explorers from the
planet Earth. We mean no harm. For several minutes, there
was no response. Then the alien transmission began again. This time,
the sounds were different, softer and more welcoming. I think
they understand us, Elena said, or at least they understand
that we are trying to communicate. Doctor, you need to
see this, Chank called out urgently. Billina looked at Chan's
display and saw something that made her heart stop. His
scanners had detected dozens more of the Hexagonald or patterns
throughout the galaxy. But now those patterns were opening the
other artificial planets, Chan said in a whisper. They were
all activating, all of them. Elina stared at the display
in shock. Throughout the galaxy, ancient constructs that had remained
hidden for millions of years were suddenly coming to life.
Their discovery had triggered something vast and important. What have
we done, Captain Rodriguez asked quietly. Elena had no answer.
They had set out to explore empty space and found
evidence of an ancient civilization. Now it seemed that civilization
was not as extinct as they had thought. In the
depths of the artificial planet around them, ancient systems continued
to activate. Lights that had been dark for eons began
to Machines that had slept for millions of years started
to hum with power and for at the galaxy, other
civilizations watched in fear and wonder as humanity took its
first steps toward and covering secrets that had been hidden
since before the species existed. Elina looked out at the
vast interior of the construct and realized that their journey
was just beginning. They had found something that would change
everything humans thought they knew about the universe, but they
were no longer alone in their discovery. Ancient eyes were
watching them, and ancient minds were deciding what to do
about the curious species that had awakened what should have
remained sleeping. The first alien ship appeared in the Pioneer's
main screen without warning. One moment, the space around them
was empty, and the next moment, a vessel unlike anything
humans had ever imagined Hahn mushless near the artificial planet's entrance.
Doctor Biline of Aasque was stared at the alien craft
in amazement. It looked like it was made of living
crystal that glowed with internal eye. The ship had no obviice,
engines or weapons, yet it moved a perfect grace through space.
Captain I am detecting eleven more ships, reported the tenant
Jane's Park. They were surrounding us, but maintaining distance. Captain
Rodriguez kept her voice calm despite the tension. Everyone felt
any signs of hostile intent. No weapons detected, replied the
security officer. But Captain, their technology is so far beyond
ours that they might have weapons we cannot recognize. Elena
moved closer to the main screen to get a better
look at the lead alien ship. The crystal structure seemed
to pulse with different colors of light. It was beautiful
and terrifying at the same time. Incoming transmission, announced the
communications officer. Same language as before, but the signal is
much clearer in now. Put it through the translata Captain
Madrigue's ordered. The ship's computer had been working to Decodelian
language since the first transmission. Now it began converting the
alien sounds into English words. Greetings, humans of the vessel Pioneer,
came a voice that sounded like windcheims mixed with music.
We are the cat Maori. We have watched your species
from many cycles of yustar. Elena felt chills run down
her spine. The ass aliens had been watching humanity for years,
maybe decades. Captain Madrigue stepped forward. This is Captain Maria Rodriguez.
We are peaceful explorers. We mean no harm to you
or anyone else. There was a pause before the alien
voice responded, we know of your peaceful nature, Captain Madriguez.
That is why we reveal ourselves now. But you have
discovered something that should have remained hidden. Elena could not
stay quiet any longer. You mean the artificial planet, this
incredible construction, Why should it be hidden? Another pause, Then
the alien voice spoke again, and Elena could hear sadness
in the strange tones. Because the last species to find
these vessels brought death to half the galaxy. The command
center fell silent. Blina felt her excitement about their discovery
mixing with growing fear. What do you mean, Captain Rodriguez asked.
The crystal ship moved closer for the Pioneer. As it approached,
Elena could see that it was much larger than the vessel.
Through the transparent sections, she glimpsed tall, graceful beings that
seemed to be made of the same crystal as their shares.
We will come aboard your vessel to explain, The alien
voice said. There are things you must understand about what
youre found. Captain Rodriguez looked uncertain allying aliens on to
the ship was a huge risk, but they needed answers
about what they had discovered very well. The captain said, finally,
you may send a small delegation to meet with us.
Within an eyre, three Kithmori beings materialized in the Pioneer's
main cargo bay. Billina had never seen anything like them.
They stood three meters tall and appeared to be made
of living crystal that shifted between blue and green colors.
They moved with fluid grace and seemed to communicate with
each other through flashes of light. The leak Maury approached
the human delegation. When it spoke, the sound came from
everywhere at once, as if the air itself was talking.
I ams thor or speaker for the Kefmori collective. We
have observed a species since you first left your home world.
You show the same curiosity and determination that marked another
species long ago. Billina staffed forward, what species? What happened
to them? Citharo's crystal body dimmed slightly. They called themselves
the Archet, Like you. They were explorers and builders. They
spread across the galaxy, creating wonders beyond imagination, the artificial planets,
Lena said. The architects built them, yes, Cithara confirmed, But
they built them for a purpose. You do not yet understand.
These vessels are not just ships or homes. They are
arks designed to preserve and spread life throughout the universe.
Doctors and why who had been listening quietly spoke up
for serv left from what Sethara turned towards them. From
the darkness that comes between galaxies, the architects discovered that
every few million years, something vast and hungry approaches from
the boy, something that deviers entire star systems. Billina felt,
her world shifting. Are you saying these planet ships are
escape vessels? More than that, Sathara replied, they are seed ships.
Each one contains the genetic pattern and knowledge of thousands
of species. When the darkness comes, they are meant to
flee to other galaxies and begin life in you. Captain
Rodriguez stepped into the conversation, But you said the architects
brought death to the galaxy. How Sethar's light dim further.
The architects became obsessed with their mission. They began taking
genetic samples from every species they encountered, whether those species
agreed or not. They started forcing entire civilizations to board
their arcships, claiming it was for the greater good. Alina
began to understand they became conquerors instead of savirs. Yes,
Sothari said, Sadly, many species fought back the galaxy burned
with war for ten thousand years. In the end, the
architects vanished, leaving behind their empty ships and the scars
of their conflicts. Doctor Sarah Kim, who had been studying
the Kamori with fascination, asked what happened to them? Where
did the architects go? No one knows, Cithari admitted. Some
say they found a way to trancend physical existence. Others
believe they fled to distant galaxies. All we know is
that they left behind their planet ships and a warning
that the darkness would pretend. The lunar scientific mind was
racing with questions, when will the starkness return? How do
you know it exists? Sidara gestured with one crystalline arm,
and a holographic display appeared in the air between them.
It showed the galaxy is seen from far away, with
dark tendrils reaching toward it from empty space. The signs
are already beginning, Sothara explained. Star systems on the galactic
edge have gone dark. The darkness consumed everything in its path,
leaving nothing behind. Captain Rodriguez studied the hologram grimly. How
long do we have? Perhaps a thousand of your years
Sotharo said, maybe less. Elena stared at the holographic display
in shock. Humanity had just learned they were not alone
in the universe, and now they were being told that
a cosmic threat was approaching that could destroy everything. Why
are you telling us this, Elena asked, Why reveal yourselves now?
Tthoro turned to face her directly, because your species has
found the Architect ships. You have the same curiosity and
drive that led the Architect to both great creation and
terrible destruction. We must know which path humanity will choose.
Doctor Chance spoke up again. What do you mean? What
choice do you we have? You can use the architect
ships as they were intended, Sethora explained, as arks to
preserve life and knowledge. Or you can follow the Architect
path and try to force all species into your vision
of salvation. Helina felt the weight of this responsibility. What
if we choose neither? What if we try to find
another way for the first time? Is it? Maury's crystal
body brightened slightly. That would be a new path that
no species has tried before. Captain Rodriguez looked around at
a crew. We need time to process this information. This
is far beyond anything we were prepared for Cethora nodded,
we understand, but time is something none of us have
in abundance. The Architect ships are awakening across the galaxy.
Other species are taking notice. Some will want to claim
the ships for themselves, Others will want to destroy them
to prevent another Architect war. Elina realized the situation was
becoming more complicated by the eyre. Are there other species
here besides your people? Yes, Sethora confirmed. The Veld Empire
has and scouts. They believe the Architect ships could give
them dominion over the galaxy. The Singing clans viewed the
ships as abominations that should be destroyed. The Machine Collective
sees them as sources of advanced technology to study. Bilina
looked at Captain Rodriguez with concern. We are caught in
the middle of galactic politics that we do not understand,
Sithar a step closer to the humans. Your species is young,
but you have something the galaxy has not seen for
millions of years. You have the potential to unite rather
than divide. The question is whether you will use that
potential wisely. Captain Rodrigue has made a decision. We need
to contact outh immediately. Our government and scientists need to
know about the situation. Be careful who you trust with
this information. So Thorough warned, there are those among every species,
including yours, who would use the architect ships for personal
gain rather than the common good. Billina felt overwhelmed by
everything they had learned. In just a few days, they
had gone from simple explorers to being at the center
of a galactic crisis that threatened all life. What happens now,
Billina asked. Czar looked toward the artificial planet visible through
the cargo bay's viewport. Now you must decide what humanity
will do with the greatest discovery in your history. We
study the ships in secret. We shared the knowledge with
your entaro species. Will you try to claim them for
humanity alone? Elena looked at her fellow humans. They had
come to space seeking knowledge and adventure. Instead, they had
found responsibility that could shape the future of all life
in the galaxy. We need to go inside, Elena said. Finally,
we need to understand these ships completely before we make
any decisions. So Thora's body flashed with approval. Wisdom, But
be prepared for what you find. The Architect's ships contain
knowledge that could elevate your species beyond imagination, or drive
you to the same man as that consume their creators.
As the Kemori prepared to return to their ship, Elena
stared out at the artificial planet. Somewhere inside that mass
of Constra Clay seek us that could save damn every
living being in the galaxy. The choice of what to
do with that knowledge would soon rest with humanity. Elena
only hooked her species was wise enough to choose correct.
Two weeks had passed since the Kathmari first contacted the Pannier.
Doctor Elena Vasquez had not left the artificial planet. During
that entire time. She and her team worked around the
clock to understand the architect technology. Despite growing pressure from
Aliens vilizations to abandon their research. Elina floated through a
vas corridor inside the planet ship, her portable scanner recording everything.
The walls were covered with symbols that told the story
of the Architects. Through careful study, her team had begun
to decode their language and history. Doctor, you need to
see this, call doctor Chuenwoi from deeper inside the corridor.
His voice echoed strangely in the massive space. Dought Elena
pushed off from the wall and drifted toward Chun's location.
She found him standing before a wall covered with a
huge star map. The map showed not just a galaxy,
but dozens of other galaxies stretching across the universe. This
is incredible, Elena whispered. The architects mapped the entire local universe.
Trimon pointed to different sections of the map. Look at
these markings. Each galaxy has symbols showing which walls contain life.
There are thousands of inhabits planets, Lina, maybe millions. Lina
studied the map more carefully. The scope of life in
the universe was far beyond anything humans had imagined. But
what caught her attention were the dark areas between some galaxies.
What are these empty zones, she asked. Chen's expression grew serious.
I think those are areas where the darkness has already
been entire galaxies that have been consumed. Lena felterschell. The
cosic throughout the kimoriad described was real, and it had
already destroyed vast regions of the universe. Doctor Vasquiz came
Captain Rodriguez's voice through her communication device. Please return to
the command center immediately. We have a situation. Elena and
Hunk quickly made their way back through the winding corridors
of the planet ship. When they reached the Pioneer, they
found the command center filled with kinchin. What is happening,
Billina asked. Captain Rodriguez pointed to the main display. We
have company. Three different helium fleets have arrived in the
past ire Billina looked at the tactical display and saw
dozens of ships surrounding the artificial planet. Tries for crystal
ships of the Kamori were still there, but now they
were joined by massive metal warships and sleek vessels that
seemed to bend light around them. The Velta Empire has
sent the battle fleet, explained Lieutenant James Park. They are
demanding that we surrender the planet ship to them. The
Singing clients wanted us to evacuate immediately so they can
destroy it, and the Machine Collective just arrived with research vessels.
Bilina felt overwhelmed. What do they all want? Citharas musical
voice came through the communication system top to vaskuoiz, the
situation has become dangerous. You must consider leaving this place. Why,
Elina asked, we are just studying the technology. We are
not trying to claim it for ourselves. A new voice
joined the conversation. This one was harsh and mechanical, human vessel.
This is Commander Decks of the Velta Empire. You will
see your research and turn over all data you have collected.
The architect ships belonged to the strong, not to primitive
species like yours. Elina felt anger rising in her chest.
We found this ship, we activated it. We have as
much right to study it as anyone. Captain Rodriguez tried
to calm the situation. All vessels, we are peaceful researchers.
We have a using this technology for conquest to our war.
Another voice joined the communication channel. This once unded, like
multiple beings singing in harmony. The abomination must be destroyed
before it corrupts in other species. The architects brought only
death and suffering. Their Legaci must end. Elena looked at
Captain rodrigue'z with determination. We cannot let them destroy this knowledge.
The architects may have made mistakes, but that technology could
save the entire galaxy from the darkness. Doctor Vesque's kames
Thora's voice again, you do not understand the forces you
are dealing with. The Velt Empire has conquered dozens of species.
If they claim the architect ships, they will use them
to enslave the galaxy. Lina made a decision that would
change everything. Then we need to make sure they do
not get them. Captain Rodrigue's look shocked Elena. What are
we suggesting we need to activate the Planet Ship's defenses,
Elena said, I have been studying the control systems. The
Architects built these ships to protect themselves in air cargo.
We can use their protection to keep the technology safe.
Doctor Chunn looked worried. Blina, we barely understand how this
technology works. What if we make a mistake. Elena pulled
up the data they had collected on her portable computer.
Look at what we have learned. The Place Owner Ship
contains genetic examples from thousands of species. It is star
maps showing safe walls throughout the universe. It is technology
that could solve energy problems, disease, even death itself. She
paused and looked around at her team. But more importantly,
it contains the only warning system about the approaching darkness.
If we let the other species destroy the ship, or
use it for war. Billions of beings will die when
the darkness arrives. Captain Rodriguez considered Lina's words carefully. What
exactly are you propose in the Lina brought up as
comatic of the planet ship and the main display. The
Architects built multiple security systems into their ships. We can
activate shields that will protect us from attack. We can
also send a signal to all the other planet ships
in the galaxy. What kind of signal? Asked James. Elena's
eyes broadened with excitement and message from humanity to every
species in the galaxy. We share what we have learned
about the architect technology and the approaching darkness. We invite
everyone to work together instead of fighting over the ships.
Darped Chan shook his head. The alien fleets will never
allow us to send such a message. They will attack
us before we can transmit it. Alene smelled, not if
we send it from inside the planet ship shields. The
architect defenses are designed to protect against exactly this kind
of situation. Captain Rodriguez looked at the tactical display showing
the aid in fleet surrounding. This is incredibly dangerous. We
could start a galactic war. The war has already started,
Lina replied. The different species are already choosing sides and
preparing to fight over the architect ships. At least this
way we give everyone a chance to choose cooperation instead
of conflict. Commanded Dex's harsh voice came through the communications
system again. Human vessel here one ire to surrender your data,
unleave the system. If you refuse, we will take the
planet ship by force. Elena looked at her team with determination.
We do not have much time. Are we going to
let other species decide the fate of this technology, or
are we going to take responsibility for what we discovered.
Dr Chum was the first to speak. I am with you, Elena.
This knowledge is too important to let other misuse it.
Doctor Sarah Kim nodded agreement. The genetic samples alone could
up every species in the galaxy. We cannot let them
be destroyed or used for conquest. Captain Rodriguez looked around
at her crew. She could see the determination in their faces.
All right, we activate the defenses and send the message,
but we do this carefully. One mistake could doom us all.
Elena felt a surge of excitement mixed with fear. I
will need to go back into the planet ship to
access the main control systems. The activation sequence must be
done from inside. I'm coming with each and said imediate.
So am I added doctor Kim Dot. Captain Rodriguez shook
her head. Too dangerous. If something is wrong, I need
most of my people save from the panier. Elena understood,
but she also knew they needed help to activate such
complex systems. Chunk comes with me. Two people can cover
more grunt and watch each other's backs. Captain Rodriguez agreed, reluctantly,
take every precaution and maintain constant communication with the ship.
Lena and Chun quickly gathered their equipment and made their
way back into the planet ship. As they moved through
the corridors toward the central control area, Lena could fill
the weight of their decision. Billina Chun said quietly as
they floated through a vast chamber filled with strange machines.
Are you sure about this? We are essentially declaring that
humanity will protect this technology from the rest of the galaxy.
The Lena paused to look at her friend Chan. In
two weeks, we have learned more about the universe than
humanity has discovered in its entire history. We've found proof
that life exists throughout the cosmos. We've found technology that
could solve every problem our species faces, and we found
a warning that could save every living being in a galaxy.
She gestured around at the ancient machine surrounding them. The
architects made mistakes because they thought they'll ower new what
was best for the galaxy. But that does not mean
we should make the opposite mistake and let others destroy
our misuse where they created. John nodded slowly. You are right.
Someone has to take responsibility. It might as well be us.
They reached the central control chamber, a spherical room filled
with holographic displays and control surfaces that responded to touch.
Billina had spent days learning how to operate the basic systems.
Now she would attempt something far more complex, access in
defense systems, Ellina said, touching a series of symbols and
the control panel. The chamber filled with light as ancient
systems came to life. Throughout the planet, ship machines that
had been dormant for millions of years began to activate.
Blena looked at this, Chen called from another control station.
The communication arrays, incredibly powerful. We can reach every corner
of the galaxy. Billina moved to help. Chang prepared a
message they would send to all species. As they were
at warning, alarms began sounding on the Pioneer. Doctor Vesqu's
came Captain Rodriguez's urgent voice. The alien fleets are moving.
They know something is happening. Bilina's hands moved quickly over
the control systems, almost ready, Captain. Just a few more
minutes outside the planet ship, three alien fleets prepared for battle.
The Velte and by ships charged their weapons. The singing
clanned vessels began powering up their destruction beams. The machine
collective ships extended their analysis probs. But inside the Ancient
Architect vessel, to humans worked to change the course of
galactic history. They were about to send a message that
would reach every inhabited world in the galaxy, offering co
operation instead of conquest, unity instead of war. Alena's finger
hovered over the final control Ready Chon. Chon nodded Ready,
Bilina activated the system, and the planet ship's powerful shield
surrounded them in a protective barrier. Just as the first
alien weapons began to fire. The moment Doctor Elena Vasquez
activated the planet ship shields. Everything changed. A brilliant barrier
of energy surrounded the mass of construct, deflected into weapons
fire from three alien fleets. Inside the control chamber, Alena
and doctor chen Y watched as holographic displays showed the
attacks bencing harmlessly off the protection the shields are holding.
Elena said, with relief, the architect defenses are more powerful
than I hoped. Chen Us working frantically at the communication controls,
Billina the transmission arrays ready, we can send our message
to every inhabited world in the galaxy. Bilina took a
deep breath. What they were about to do would change everything.
Send it Choon Choun activated the galaxy wide broadcast. Their
message began transmitting to billions of wells, reaching every species
that had achieved space travel, to all intelligent species of
the galaxy. Lena's recorded voice began, this is doctor Elena
Vasquez of the human species. We have discovered the truth
about the Architect planet ships and the cosmic threat approaching
our galaxy. We invite all species to join us in
co operation, not conquest. As their message spread across the galaxy,
Elena watched the tactical display showing the alien fleet to
round them. The attacks had stopped. All ships were holding position,
waiting to see what would happen next. Doctor Vaskis came
Captain Rodriguez's voice through the communication system. Something strange is happening.
The alien ships are receiving massive amounts of data from
somewhere else. Bilina looked a Chun with confusion, data from where.
Before Chunk could answer, new voice began coming through their
communication system. These voices were different from any they had
heard before. They spoke in perfect human English, as if
they had been studying the language for years. Readings Children
of Earth said a warm, familiar voice. We have been
waiting for this moment for a very long time. Billina
felt her heart stop. The voice sounded almost human, but
with something ancient and wise in its tones. Who were you,
Elina asked. We are the architects, the voice replied, or rather,
we are what the architects became. Billina and Chen stared
at each other in shock. The architects were supposed to
be extinct, vanished millions of years ago. That is impossible,
Elena said. The Kathmori told us he disappeared long ago.
A gentle laugh came through the communication system. We did
not disappear, Doctor Vasque's. We evolved, We transcended our physical
forms and became something new. But we never stopped watching
over the galaxy and the ships we left behind. Bilina's
mind race with questions, But why did you leave? Why
band in your ships and let the galaxy think you
were gone? Because we made terble mistakes, the architect voice replied, sadly.
In our fear of the approaching darkness, we became conquerers
instead of protectors. We forced our vision of survival on others,
instead of working together. We realized that physical beings like
ourselves could not be trusted with such power. Chun leaned forward,
so you gave up your bardess. We chose to become
beings of pure consciousness, the Architect explained. We could watch
and guide, but never again directly control. We waited for
another species to discover our ships and prove they could
make better choices than we did. Bilina felt a chill
of understanding. You have been testing us, testing humanity, yes,
the Architect confirmed, and you have passed the tests in
ways we never expected. Instead of claiming our ships for
your species alone, you chose to share the knowledge with
entire galaxy. Instead of using our technology for conquest, you
offered co operation. Elena looked around the control chamber with
new understanding. The ships were never meant to be used
by one species. They were meant to bring everyone together,
Exactly the architects said. The approaching Dotors cannot be defeated
by any single species, no matter how powerful. It can
only be stopped by all life working as one. Elena
heard new voices joining the communication channel. Citur of the
Cathmori spoke, first, Architects, we have waited eons for your return.
The galaxy has lived in fear of repeating your mistakes,
and those fears were justified. The architect reply, But now
a new path has been shown. The humans have demonstrated
that it is possible to choose unity over domination. Command
of the decks of the Velter Empire's harsh voice cut in.
This changes nothing. The strong still deserved to rule. We
will claim these ships, whether the architects approve or not.
Lena felt anger at the alien commander's words, but the
architect's forys remain calm. Command effects. Look at your display screens,
see what is happening throughout the galaxy. Billina watched her
own displays as new information flooded in. The planet ships
gattered across the galaxy were all activating simultaneously. But they
were not just turning on the systems. They were connecting
to each other, forming a vast network of communication and cooperation.
The ships are linking together, Alena breed in amazement. Each
planet ship contains the knowledge Enginet, a heritage of thousands
of species. The architect explained, when linked together, they form
a repository of full life in the galaxy. No single
species can control this network. It belongs to everyone or
no one. Billina saw the genius of the plan. The
architects had designed their ships so they could only reach
their full potential when all species work together. Commander Dex's
voice came back, now filled with anger. It cannot stop
us from taking what we want. Actually we can, the
architect replied, calmly. The ships will only respond to commands
given by representatives of multiple species working in harmony. Attempts
to use them for conquests will result in the ships
shutting down completely. Elena heard the voices of the singing
clans joining the conversation. If the ships cannot be used
for war, then perhaps they do not need to be destroyed.
The choice is yours, the architect said. You can continue
fighting each other while the darkness approaches, or you can
work together to save all life in the galaxy. Elena
made a decision that surprised even herself. I want to
speak to representatives of every species, not as enemies, but
as partners. Captain Rodriguez's voice came through with concern, Elina.
What are you doing something that should have been done
long ago? Elena replied. She activated the planet ship's meeting facilities,
spaces designed by the architects for exactly this purpose. With
the nires, representatives from dozens of species had come aboard
the planet ship. Billina found herself in a vast chamber
facing being she had only heard about an alien transmissions.
The Cafemory crystal beings stood next to the armored warriors
of the Velta Empire. The musical singing clans floated in
near the mechanical bodies of the Machine Collective. I know
we all have different reasons for being here, Elena began.
Some of you want to claim the architect technology, some
want to destroy it, some want to study it, but
all of us face the same frat. She activated a
holographic display showing the approaching darkness in less than a
thousand years. This force will reach our galaxy. When it arrives,
it will not care about our differences or our conflicts.
It will consume everything. Spoke first, the human speak truth.
The darkness has already consumed galaxies beyond counting. Commander Decks
crossed his arms defiantly. The Velter Empire is strong enough
to fight any threat. Elina shook her head. No single
species is strong enough. That is why the architects failed.
They thought they could save a galaxy alone. A new
voice joined a conversation. It belonged to one of the
Singing clans. What do you propose, human? Alina looked around
at all the different species represented in the chamber. I
propose we stop thinking like separate civilizations and start thinking
like one galaxy. The Punachets contain everything we need to
preserve life and knowledge. They can carry us to new
galaxies if necessary, but only if we work together. The
machine collective Representative's book in electronic tones, the fine work together.
What would such cooperation involve? Elena had been thinking about
this moment since they first discovered the planet ship. Each
species contributes what they do best. The Kethmoria understand energy
and consciousness. The Velter are skilled warriors and protectors. The
Singing clans have knowledge of harmony and co operation. The
machine collective excels at analysis and calculation. She paused and
looked directly at each representative. And humans bring something the
galaxy has not seen for millions of years. We bring
the ability to unite different groups toward a common goal.
Commander Dex laughed harshly. Humans are barely capable of space travel.
What could you possibly contribute, elenas mild. We contributed the
choice to share instead of conquer. We contributed a decision
to invite cooperation instead of demanding submission. Those contributions just
saved the galaxy from another architect war. The architects voice
filled the chamber. Doctor Vaskor speaks wisely. The planet ships
are now fully activated and linked. They await the commands
of a united galaxy, but they will only respond to
decisions made by consensus nor conquest. Alina felt the weight
of the moment. So what will it be? Do we
face the darkness together? Or do we let it destroy
us while we fight each other. For several minutes, the
chamber was filled with quiet conversations as each species discussed
a proposal among themselves. Olina held her breath, knowing that
the next few minutes would determine the fate of all
life in the galaxy. So Thorus spoke first. They gift
more recollective agrees to join this alliance. One by one,
the other species added their agreement. Even Commandethects eventually admitted
their co operation was better at an extinction. Elena felt
tears of joy running down her face. Then let us begin.
Let us use the architect ships not as weapons or
tools of conquest, but as the bridge to a future
where all life can drive. As the representatives began planning
their united response to the approaching darkness, Elena looked out
at the stars through the chambers viewport. Humanity had set
out to explore empty space and found their place in
a galaxy full of life. The Architect's voice spoke to
her privately through her communication device. You have done something
with thought impossible, doctor Earlena Vesque's You have given the
galaxy hope. Vilna smiled as she watched different species working
together for the first time in millions of years. Sometimes
the best discoveries are not the ones we seek, but
the ones we choose to share. The galaxy would face
the approaching darkness, but it would face it united, and
in that unity lay the greatest hope for survival that
the universe had seen in eons. And that is the end.
Thank you for listening, and I will see you in
the next one.