A Mint Chocolate Timbit and A Fuzzy Peach Marble
GX007-Budullangr
Nosumxuk System
Redsonius - Gamma Intensive Planet
- Took the Caliburn out to explore the Nosumxuk System.
- Noticed a bit of sluggishness in the pulse engines - Caliburn's flight assistance droid, KRB-33, made adjustments in transit to first planet closest to the system star.
- Dropping out of pulse, Redsonius resembled a chocolate timbit - the planet's atmosphere frosted the surface in a light mint green.
- KRB-33 corrected for the drag in the pulse engines as we snaked through the upper atmosphere.
- The star was quickly sinking into the horizon as we descended.
- After touching down on the surface and peering out on the vast gamma irradiated planet we spotted a vague, lanky figure awkwardly hobbling across the dusty surface.
- Scanners indicated that the "werewolf-like" Sucktamaneae (I didn't name them or any of the creatures in this post, the online database was being weird :P) were already partially domesticated.
- The question is... by who?
- It was easy enough to approach the wobbly creatures and placate them with creature pellets.
- One of them gave us a lift!
- Aside from these vegetarian beasts there were no other remarkable creatures to take note of.
- With planetary scans complete, we returned to Caliburn and set off for the second planet in the system - Emura 79/P2.
GX007-Budullangr
Nosumxuk System
Emura 79/P2 - Tropical Planet
- KRB-33 quickly displayed a quick sensor readout of the blue, tropical planet.
- Although there weren't any resources that we needed from Emura, and despite the aggressive sentinels present, we decided it would be worth the trip to discover its flora and fauna.
- The air burst into a purplish hue as we dove through the upper atmosphere of Emura.
- The planet was draped in a fuzzy peach coat.
- Fluffy pink clouds wafted lazily above the surface.
- We spotted a near-completely submerged remains of a derelict freighter jutting above the surface of the sea.
- It looked sturdy enough to land on, so we cut the engines and glided in on the rest of Caliburn's momentum.
- Fortunately there were no sentinels amidst the wreckage.
- Time for a dive! :D
- As we passed under the bulk of the freighter, a shadow slid into our peripheral view.
- Scanners designated the "manta-like" creatures as Beechaounae.
- Even with upgraded thrusters, it was difficult to close the distance with these silent creatures as they glided through the waters.
- Deeper still and 150u away, we spotted "jelly-squid" Cobatlmigenii scooting rapidly away from the wreckage.
- There was only one more life-form under the sea that was yet to be scanned, and luckily there were a few skittering across the sea floor.
- The spindly Scorpidyapuseus shuffled anxiously amidst the rocky sea flora.
- Scanning it wasn't easy as it zigged and zagged in between the rocks.
- With scans completed and oxygen tanks getting low, we activated thrusters and rapidly rose to the surface.
- We still had a number of fauna to discover and we were completely surrounded by water on the eastern hemisphere of Emura.
- With the star dipping into the water, we hopped into Caliburn and chased the light into the horizon.
Voyager's Record 26.0088.2250 - Emura's Craters & Critters
- With a quick application of the pulse engines, we lapped the star and angled back down towards the skies of Emura.
- Re-entering the peachy atmosphere, a pockmarked strip of land came up to greet us.
- Water filled craters dotted the island chains of this region.
- Odds were good that we'd find the land-based fauna here :)
- Hopping out of Caliburn we immediately encountered the local wildlife!
- Chunky Boilehydae grazed amidst the lush grassy island.
- Then a giant rock formation shifted into view - this one had teeth and jagged spikes for forelimbs...
- Scanners indicated that these Waterubyae weren't all too friendly - it had been a while since we had encountered predatory creatures.
- It trundled in our direction as another beast approached.
- The large "spinosaur-like" Oostridsnae didn't take long to assess the situation before it too decided to lunge at as beside the rumbling rock spider!
- We had just barely dropped a few creature pellets to attempt to appease the beasts, when both enormous predators got right on top of us!
- Our exosuit systems blared a shrill warning as our shields took the brunt of the force.
- Just as we regained our footing, both beasts paused and then viciously consumed the bait.
- The rock spider bumbled with the pellets.
- The Oostridsnae looked us slightly puzzled, as if to ask for more; we quickly obliged it.
- With the spiny raptor placated, we slowly mounted it...
- As if it lost sight of us, the rock spider bumbled away.
- While astride the Oostridsnae, we took the opportunity to scan the thundering, long-necked, disk-faced Homolegia.
- Yet another creature who's profile couldn't fit on the online database screen :P
- After feeding the gentle giants, we were able to take em for a spin as well :D
- The juvenile Homolegia happily gave us a lift across the rest of the island after a few creature pellets too!
- This one didn't sport a disk on its head and it looked more like a dragon crossed with a diplodocus; very cute!
- With most of the creatures scanned, we took a much needed break atop one of the cliffs of the main island chain.
- The online database indicated that the remaining creatures were somewhere underground, but they could wait.
- The system star had finally caught up to us and was bidding us farewell as it sank into the ocean.
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