*Translated from the alien language of Zirleeng
-Following Transmission: Sent-
From the desk of Emperor Bloxquarz M of Slog-Nom
RE: Project Canaan, Reconnaissance Team No. 16121917
Request an update for the flava-heliocentric system that you found in a
spiral galaxy some years ago. All that we know is that Planet Three has shown
signs of sentient life with limited capabilities to communicate using radio
waves. I would like an update from the science officer, military command, and your
lone field agent. Please enclose in your updates whether the life form on this
planet warrants a threat to us or should be left alone.
-End Transmission-
**Incoming Transmission**
Source: Reconnaissance Team No. 16121917, Planet Three
Science Officer ii reporting
When we first discovered this planet I immediately deployed bio-probes
to the surface in order to procure as much information as I could before
reporting back. Not unlike our own physiology, all life forms on Planet Three
are dependent on the presence of dihydrogen monoxide of which there is plenty
here. In fact, it makes up more than two thirds of the planet, very similar to
the only sentient life forms present here. The tragedy of this species seems to
be that they did not achieve sentience together. The patches of land that we
observed while in orbit were a result of tectonic activity leaving many of
these creatures (who have given themselves the names “humans”) to evolve
separate of each other.
On the one hand, the geographical separation of the species has made
them quite versatile in their ability to survive. On the other, it has served
as the basis of many conflicts some groups somehow thinking they are superior
to another and so forth. The idea is absurd but continues to fuel many of the
ongoing battles of humans along with limited resources.
Many natural disasters occur here, the sources of which vary but
nothing that would consistently harm the balance of life on this planet. For
example there are no magnetic storms or acid showers that could be compared to
the worst cases on Slog-Nom. Humans have observed these natural phenomena and,
possibly early in their development, assumed that they were the doings (or
punishments rather) of a greater consciousness. These assumptions would become
beliefs and then ritualized and combined with aspects of their equivalent of
philosophy to form crude religions. Some power-hungry humans have been known to
take advantage of this common belief system to manipulate them into more
conflict. To what end? Possibly, power over each other but it’s difficult to
say merely from bio-probes.
Their technology, though they still haven’t mastered quantum computers,
is astounding once you take into consideration that they have only recently
discovered civilization, approximately 10,000 to 15,000 of their heliocentric
revolutions (what they call years). The basis for deep space travel was
discovered quite recently by some of their more brilliant minds but they have
yet to achieve the necessary engineering prowess to manipulate dark matter or
control the chaos of black holes. The politics that have arisen from their
primitive civilizations seem less and less interested in scientific progress
and more and more interested in how they can destroy one another for some reason.
And they certainly have the capabilities though their atomic bombs would barely
scratch the surface of our shields.
Suggestion: They have yet to
discover the presence of fifth dimensional elements on Planet Three (These
humans have come to call their home “Earth,” a fact that was learned by hacking
into their archaic binary computer systems). But rather than wait for them, I
feel it is in the best interest of Project Canaan to mine these fifth
dimensional elements and destroy any resistance. I feel that we can do so
efficiently and leave enough of them for them to rebound their numbers. Given
their relative youth as a species, the human race has an amazing capacity to
surprise even me on a regular basis.
**End Transmission**
**Incoming Transmission**
Source: Reconnaissance Team No. 16121917, Planet Three
Military Command reporting, General VXZ reporting
As you have read from Science Officer ii’s report of the planet we have
managed to translate their crude binary systems and from our ship we have been
able to extract all necessary information about their defenses. The history of
their technology seems to be centered on the propagation or destruction of
their own species. As expected, the most advanced of their technology was found
in their military databases and it is safe to report that they have not come up
with anything that would do us any immediate harm. A simple tactical deployment
of a few attack-droids on key areas on the planet would ensure their swift
defeat.
However it should be noted that a lot of their technological leaps have
been due to what they perceived as a threat to their own sub-groups (what they
refer to as “countries” or “territories”). The most destructive of these
devices is their atomic bomb which is much like our neutron detonators only
their version was, at one point, used as a deterrent to instigate acts of war.
While we use it as a power source for single-planar transportation, they used
it as a weapon against each other.
They have achieved a semblance of space travel but haven’t been able to
send more than a handful of themselves any farther than their only moon. They
have several artificial satellites in orbit as well as a few space stations.
But it’s used for the exchange of information and not so much a defense against
outside threats. I’m beginning to think that they have no connection with any
other life form other than the small planet they call home and I am unsure as
to how they will respond should we make our presence known to them.
Suggestion: Emperor, you
know that I have never been one to underestimate a threat or an enemy. And
while these humans don’t have the capability to even penetrate our lowliest
ships’ shields, I believe they will get there with time. I’m going to have to
agree with Science Officer ii’s assessment of mining the fifth dimensional
elements but will have to suggest that we completely annihilate the human race.
It won’t take them long to discover how to develop weapons systems like ours if
we were to leave any chance to recover from our attacks. It would not surprise
me at all if these humans become capable of destroying our fleet, given enough
time to study our defenses and technology. After all, they have shown that they
are more than willing to turn weapons against their own kind, what more of us?
**End Transmission**
**Incoming Transmission**
Source: Reconnaissance Team No. 16121917, Planet Three (Surface)
Field Agent Omega (Codename: Mr. Matheson) reporting
With all due respect to Science Officer ii and General VXZ, I feel that
I am the most qualified to speak on behalf of the human race. It’s been
approximately 50 Earth years since I was first teleported to the surface of
this planet and my holographic card seems to be maintaining the illusion that I
am a human. I apologize for the lateness of my reply but a tragedy has struck
the little town that I had called home for the past ten years. It seems a man
that I thought I knew well enough had committed one of the worst travesties an
individual could commit. He had murdered his wife and two children before
turning the weapon on himself and taking his own life.
Humanity really does have an amazing capacity to surprise me again and
again. This town was supposed to be the epitome of a “perfect” place to live by
the standards of those that live in this country. It was the “perfect” family
in a “perfect” situation. They should have been happy. They should have been
set for life. But something like this happens with little to no warning or
explanation. A pall of sadness has been pulled over the entire town as its size
has qualified its members to be like extended family to one another (even
though there are no blood ties). There was grief and sadness and anger
spreading throughout the culture of the town. Admittedly, I know this sounds
like an event that would justify wiping out the planet but hear me out. Just a
few hours later, something completely unexpected happened (unexpected for most
other species that I have observed).
There was an outpouring from the nation, and after a few hours more from
the rest of the world. It was awe-inspiring. It was as if the pain of a few
individuals echoed the sentiments of complete strangers, as if their collective
consciousness manifested itself in their time of need. Complete strangers would
send cards and letters, create works of arts for the people of this town. They
would send money if they couldn’t create anything. Others would visit to lend
hugs. World leaders shed tears for these citizens who were just a day before
were completely anonymous outside their little town. Humans are capable of as
much love as they are hate, for better or for worse. Humanity really does have
an amazing capacity to surprise me again and again.
Suggestion: Leave them be.
We have much we can learn from them. Their interconnectedness is what carried
them so far in such a short amount of time. There is no reason to make that
their greatest weapon against us.
Formal Request: If it
pleases the Emperor, I wish to stay among these humans a bit longer. Not necessarily
in an academic capacity, but I rather do enjoy their company.
**End Transmission**
-Following Transmission: Sent-
From the desk of Emperor Bloxquarz M of Slog-Nom
RE: Project Canaan, Reconnaissance Team No. 16121917
While I understand that there is an abundance of fifth dimension
elements on Planet Three, I am intrigued by the nature of these humans. They
certainly are a surprising race, no matter how you look at it. And if they are
unaware of the fifth dimension elements, then there is no rush to mine the
planet. After all, many of the great races of the Intergalactic Union were
created under very similar circumstances. Reconnaissance Team No. 16121917 has
permission to return home and Mr. Matheson has his permission to remain on
Earth on the stipulation that he reports back to us on a regular basis. Should
the humans reach the point that they discover these fifth dimension elements, I
would very much like to extend a diplomatic hand and welcome them to their
rightful place as a great race in this vast universe.
-End Transmission-
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