In search of distress

[RedEclipse]

Gordon slightly smiled "Chris, good to see you." he stretched his back and extended hand for a handshake "I was wondering what did happen onboard the generator and where the hell are any remnants of it with diameter bigger than an atom..." Christian interrupted him "Actually, I came here to bring good news." he shrugged "well, in some sort - our xray arrays have detected a new object of artificial origin, that we have not seen before. Thus, our analysts believe that it should be what's left of the generator." Gordon nodded but suddenly goose bumps had covered his body, as he knew what Christian wanted "So you want me to pay a visit to those remnants? I hope you remember my feelings on the cold planets." Christian laughed in his usual manner, but it was noticeable that he'd been worried "We were too naughty and naive to leave the camp in the deep forest on the Erie, we were children, Gordon. Stop blaming me. You have understood me correctly, but this time you will be way better equipped and alongside trained people." Christian gestured by hand to move towards the console "That's the wreck's site area. For the curse, this is one of Palmyra's mountain ranges."

Gordon took a look at the hologram "Holy, I didn't even know that a planet had such mountains" Christian nodded "With gravity close to the Earth, it has very various terrain types. Flat areas, frozen oceans and the mountains. Our data is quite rich on observation of Palmyra nature, but so far we have only automated on surface stations. Though no men ever stood a food on our possible homeplanet. I extend you a possibility to be the first human, pioneer of the Palmyra. Of course, I never would send a single man into such harsh conditions, especially in the foothills of the Tadmura, the highest peak on the planet. But under current circumstances I have to" Christian granced straight into Gordon's eyes "Yes, that's why I don't command you. Think about it. You have a day to give me an answer. As any pioneer you need to understand the risks." Christian shaked Gordon's shoulder `Don't be frozen like Palmyra" Gordon was stunned by Christian offer, that's not what he expected to do in his 40's. He have said abruptly "Well, give me a time to think about it. Either way, I'll need time to pick up proper equipment and read more reports about conditions in this area" Christian nodded "Alright, you know where to find me" Christian walked away and room again was filled with nothing but screaming silence.