The Incident at Base 42

[Tiermann]

It was another beautiful morning at Future Planet Base 42, the sky was clear and new growth was beginning to sprout all around the base. Another peaceful morning until…

[Tiermann]

Sir, I’m showing a ship approaching,
Make that multiple ships,
Um..Sir we have quite a few ships now and they aren’t showing up as ours

Are they showing hostile intent Smitty?

Couldn’t say sir, looks like they are forming to land on the other side of the crater wall
Yes, coming down now…

I had better check it out then

[Tiermann]

Sir, as Security Chief it’s my job to go see what’s happening out there, you shouldn’t put yourself at risk

[Tiermann]

I’m sure you’re correct Mr Candleford, though hanging back is the part of this job I like the least.

Yes Sir,

[Tiermann]

As the only Ranger here I had better go along Commander, in the event we need to call for immediate backup or firepower becomes an issue

I certainly hope it doesn’t become an issue at all Tom, we’ve been in this system without incident so far, and I would like to very much keep it that way.

We’ll keep that in mind Sir

[Tiermann]

You should probably let me go first Candy

I’m Security Chief, so it’s my job to take point, Tommy
You know I hate it when you call me that

[Tiermann]

Ranger, this is B-5, sensors indicate beings of an anthropoid nature approaching. Current distance 845.75244 Standard Centons.

Right 5, we may be needing your communications skills. Please meet us by the Station pylon.

On my way, Sir

[Tiermann]

I’m not liking the sound of this at all C.

What does he mean by anthropoid Tom?

Walking with a head and limbs.
Or two heads.
Or six limbs with razor sharp talons.
Or snarling multiheaded grotesques with arms like tree trunks and jagged talons dripping with poisonous acid, or…

So could be anything then

Yep, pretty much

[PlaymoMan]

Fantastic story so far! Very exciting!
I love the pics and the scenery too!

[Tiermann]

Well we’re ready for them. Probably. Right?

Of course we are, probably