imported_Eniqcir
11-10-2003, 03:42
A recent review of galactic exploration efforts revealed the surprising fact that, in our initial surveys several decades ago, we overlooked the relatively close by star 37Gem, which bears remarkable similarity to Sol. A quick mission was scheduled to investigate said star, and the result was the discovery of a large planet with an oxidizing atmosphere. Though surface conditions initially seemed extremely hostile to life, atmospheric composition kept us looking for some producer of oxygen, and our earthly experiences with extremophiles gave us an open mind on the matter. A deep-radar and gravitational mapping survey quickly revealed an extensive system of caverns and tunnels crisscrossing the entire crust of the planet, pointing to an obvious name: Labyrinth.
A copy of the report sent back after the initial survey of the system is attached:
[code:1:f64b4585af]TO: Extra-solar Exploration Command
FR: von Neumann Exobiology Probe / Orion Arm
SJ: Predesignated Star, 37GEM
1. Brought on-line and recieved instructions. Identified and initiated jump to target system (37GEM)
2. After Alcubierre jump, began initial surveys of 37GEM Yellow Dwarf Star system.
> a. Primary star is a G0V Yellow Dwarf Star.
> b. Planetary system consists of two terrestrial planets and one gas giants
> c. System targeted due to solar similarity.
37GemA is terrestrial. Cursory survey deems it uninhabitable.
37GemB is terrestrial. It is 6,764 kilometers in radius and orbits at an average distance of 154,200,000 kilometers from its primary on a moderately eccentric path. It's atmosphere is composed primarily of ozone, nitrogen, and carbon monoxide, with trace amounts of methane, water vapor, and varied sulphur compounds, and has an average surface pressure of 650 millibars. The limited hydrosphere is composed of water with large amounts of dissolved sulphur compounds, nitrates, and salts. The lithosphere is composed of calcium, carbonates, silicates, iron oxides, sulfur, phosphorus, and potassium. Areas of high geothermal activity are streaked with potassium sulfate and iron sulfate. Low density indicates a relatively lightweight core, possibly composed of a sulfur/iron/nickel composite. There is heavy geothermal activity, partially generated by tidal effects from two small, close moons. There is inconclusive evidence of surface bacterial matts, and subteranean life is possible despite the poisonous surface conditions. Average surface gravity is 6.13 m/s^2.
37GemC is an H/He gas giant of 2.3 jMs.
3. A thin asteroid belt has been detected beyond the orbit of C.
4. Suggest further investigation of 37GemB.[/code:1:f64b4585af]
A copy of the report sent back after the initial survey of the system is attached:
[code:1:f64b4585af]TO: Extra-solar Exploration Command
FR: von Neumann Exobiology Probe / Orion Arm
SJ: Predesignated Star, 37GEM
1. Brought on-line and recieved instructions. Identified and initiated jump to target system (37GEM)
2. After Alcubierre jump, began initial surveys of 37GEM Yellow Dwarf Star system.
> a. Primary star is a G0V Yellow Dwarf Star.
> b. Planetary system consists of two terrestrial planets and one gas giants
> c. System targeted due to solar similarity.
37GemA is terrestrial. Cursory survey deems it uninhabitable.
37GemB is terrestrial. It is 6,764 kilometers in radius and orbits at an average distance of 154,200,000 kilometers from its primary on a moderately eccentric path. It's atmosphere is composed primarily of ozone, nitrogen, and carbon monoxide, with trace amounts of methane, water vapor, and varied sulphur compounds, and has an average surface pressure of 650 millibars. The limited hydrosphere is composed of water with large amounts of dissolved sulphur compounds, nitrates, and salts. The lithosphere is composed of calcium, carbonates, silicates, iron oxides, sulfur, phosphorus, and potassium. Areas of high geothermal activity are streaked with potassium sulfate and iron sulfate. Low density indicates a relatively lightweight core, possibly composed of a sulfur/iron/nickel composite. There is heavy geothermal activity, partially generated by tidal effects from two small, close moons. There is inconclusive evidence of surface bacterial matts, and subteranean life is possible despite the poisonous surface conditions. Average surface gravity is 6.13 m/s^2.
37GemC is an H/He gas giant of 2.3 jMs.
3. A thin asteroid belt has been detected beyond the orbit of C.
4. Suggest further investigation of 37GemB.[/code:1:f64b4585af]