"That's odd... the sonar's picking up something... and it's loud..." Jaxer utters. At year 2200, after the invention of the warp drive, exploration had emerged for many. Whether it be for riches, discovery, or the very sense of adventure, this career choice was very alluring.
"Well, you surprised? TRAPPIST-1e is basically undiscovered. Let me see that." Cora walks over to the machine's console where Jaxer is, only for her footing to be disrupted.
The exocraft's walls rumbled. Jaxer's and Cora's eyes widened at the sight of the large creature beholding them, beyond the thin glass window that kept them from certain death. It's eyes were blinding, and jaws bigger than any Cruiser class ship they had seen before.
"Oh my God. What is that thing..." The creature roared, a deafening noise loud enough to tear apart any creature near it. Jaxer without hesitation accelerates the vehicle to full throttle.
What will become of them, a future of riches at this new discovery, or certain death?
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