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Complete OO-TOPOS Docs written by:
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Juan Matus & KnightWriter
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The Blue Chip Exchange: (606)-291-6502
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This documentation contains the Operators Manual, Letter from the President of
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the Space Ecological Society, and the Auto Flight Log.
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OPERATORS MANUAL
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This operator manual contains important information regarding operation of
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the Intergalactic star fleet Astro Mega Class series of intermediate-range
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spacecraft.
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In order to obtain maximum usage of this spacecraft, we suggest all craft
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pilots familiarize themselves with the contents of this booklet and follow
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the recommendations outlined.
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Astro Mega Class vehicles should be operated only by a trained, licensed
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pilot. This book is NOT meant to be used as space flight instruction.
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The Astro Mega Class meets or exceeds all applicable Intergalactic Federation
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star fleet safety standards. Effectivenessof these safety features can best
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be continued through regular craft inspection and maintenance. Proper repair
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of this craft should be done only by a qualified Astro Development technician.
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Always specify Astro Development parts for maximum performance and economy.
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Observe all flight regulations.
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Make safety a habit!
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Main Computer
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Using advanced technology, the Astro Mega Class craft is virtually self-
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operational. The on-board computer system provides all engine control,
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navigational maneuvers, and systems monitoring necessary for intermediate-
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range space travel.
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The Main Computer is entirely voice-activated. The system receives audio
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input only at the Main Computer Console, located behind the bridge on the
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port side. However, the system provides audio output anywhere on-board.
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COMPUTER OPERATION-When the vehicle is in total shutdown, the computer
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must be re-activated for flight. Audio input of the MISSION CODE is required
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to begin computer functions. Audio input of the word "STATUS" initiates a
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computer check of all on-board systems. Audio output will notify the pilot
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of malfunctions, safety hazards, or any other disorder that owuld imperile
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space travel. Intergalactic Federation safety codes requier that ALL SYSTEMS
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MUST BE IN PROPER OPERATING CONDITION IN FOR THIS CRAFT TO ENTER FLIGHT.
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Audio output will notify the pilot of lift-off condition with the ALL SYSTEMS
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CHECK response.
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The Main Computer performs other functions besides standard ship operation.
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For example, with audio input of the word "VALUE," it will appraise any item
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and supply currency exchange rates for nearby star systems.
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Bridge Controls
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Bridge controls are automatically activated and monitored by the Main
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Computer. Override Systems will function only during an emergency landing
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situation.
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Primary Components
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1) ACCELEROMETER: an instrument that measures the rate of acceleration changes.
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Located on the Bridge control panel by the co-pilot chair.
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2) AIRLOCK: a chamber that adjusts air pressure for passage from on-board to
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extravehicular environment and vice versa. Located mid-ship on the port side.
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3) APOGEE KICK MOTOR: a rocket motor that fires at the apogee of an oval
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transfer to launch the craft into a circular geostationary orbit. Located
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in the Port Engine Room.
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4) AVIONICS: the electronics system and instruments that monitor and control
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ship functions in flight. Located on bridge.
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5) COMPUTER CARD UNIT: storage for individual Universal Activan Data Cards to
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control varisou computer information functions. The cards can easily be
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exchanged and updated to the most recent banks. Located in the Main Computer
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on the port side before entering the Bridge.
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6) CRYON PURIFIER: a filter that intnesifiescryon particles emitted by the
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power cylinder. Located in the Port Engine Room.
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7) ENERGY CONVERTER: an "Xchanger" energy converter that uses zellium-based
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internal coils to convert various forms of energy created by the power
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cylinder into usable light drive energy. Located in the Port Engine Room.
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8) EXTRAVEHICULAR HELMET: a self-sealing headgear used in conjunction with
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Extravehicular Space Suit and Thermo Gloves for extravehicular activity in
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hostile or no-environment situations. Contains light activated face shield a
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and portable oxygen recirculator.
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9) EXTRAVEHICULAR SPACE SUIT: a self-sealing and regulation thermo-spacesuit
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used in conjunction with Extravehicular Helmet and Thermo Gloves for hostile
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and no-environment extravehicular activity.
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10) GYRO-MATIC LEVELER: a system that stablizes the spacecraft during flight.
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Controls stability along linear (roll), planer (pitch) and vector (yaw) axes.
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Located in the Bridge control panel.
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11) HYDRO-PARTICULATOR: a life-support component that purifies and recycles
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condensation from internal atmosphere of the craft into the water system.
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Located in the Life-Support Center.
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12) KRYLLIAN CHIP: a vital component of the transmission beacon. Located on
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the Bridge.
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13) LIGHT-ROD: a short-term source of light that absorbs energy from available
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light when not in use. Required in the Life-Support Center during flight and
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removable for emergencies.
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14) MAIN SHIELD UNIT: a protable protective unit that, when installed, creates
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a "cushioning" shield around the spacecraft to prevent damage from micro-
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meteoroids and other space debris. Installs on the garon ray transfer housing
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in the Starboard Engine Room.
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15) NAVCHIP: a computer component that contains current interstellar causeway
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information and navigational beacon. It controls firing of the external
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retro-rockets during flight. Located in the Bridge control panel.
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16) OXYGEN RECIRCULATOR: a vital component of the Life-Support Center that
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removes condensation and harmful gases from the internal atmosphere of the
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ship. Whater particles are channeled into the hydro-particulator and gasses
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are jettisoned into open spaces. Located mid-ship on the starboard side.
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17) THERMO GLOVES: self-sealing hand protection used in conjunction with
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Extravehicular Helmet and Extravehicular Space Suit for hostile and no-
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environment extravehicular activity.
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18) TACHYON POWER CYLINDER: a power intensifier that creates a radioactive
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zone around the engine core using intense alpha-coronic waves. Supplies
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limitless engine power and life support capabilities. Located in the Port
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Engine Room.
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CARGO BAY
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The Cargo Bay in located in the center of the spacecraft and measures
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8 x 7 x 7 fleegs. The entrance to this ares of the ship is airlocked since
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the CARGO BAY doors must sometimes be opened during flight. The Cargo Bay
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is designed to accomodate most cargo and payload support equipment (i.e.-
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for specialized atmospheric control). The size and weight of all cargo
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support equipment must be included with data that is fed into the Main
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Computer to determine exact payload limit.
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PAYLOADS
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The Mega Class spacecraft is capable of carrying two types of payload:
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1) ATTACHED PAYLOAD: remains in the cargo bay during flight and unloaded
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only at fixed landing destinations.
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2) FREE-FLYING PAYLOAD: is deposited in space throught the Cargo Bay airlock
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during flight. Free-flying payload requires proper orientation training and
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instruction. It is best to check the payload manufacturer for recommended
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disembark information.
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EMERGENCY LANDING
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The Main Computer operates all emergency landing functions. However,
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in an emergency landing situation, the pilot can engage the Main Computer
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auto-pilot override system. This enables the pilot to combine Main Computer
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scanning data with optic visualizer input.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Ship type: Mega Class Tachyon Drive
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Model 12,288
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Identification Code: XX4357G900S5.1
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Weight (fueled): 75,000 BS (165,000 LM)
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Cargo Capacity: 1,000,000 BS (2,200,000 LM)
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Wingspan: 25.73 FG (84.42 T)
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Length: 35 FG (114.83 T)
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External Hell Composition: Ablative Nuvonic Trainium
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Inner Hull Composition: Spanedar Voraxion
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Engine Type: Taychon-convert 5000
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Engine Thrust: 14,900,000 KN
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Maximum Speed: 4.5 LPM
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Fuel Capacity: 400,000 Lemperes~
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~NOTE: Use ONLY ungarbonized fuel.
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SPACE ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY
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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
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J. Castor Nebulus
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President
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Date: 51.7.290
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Time: 06.13.00
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Communication: Argo HQ, President
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To: Flight Commander Argo Base
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Mission Code: TSE957X
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Priority: Urgent--red level
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Depart: White Bay 2. Maximum speed, immediate upon reciept of
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this directive.
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Destination: Observation Labport 5V, Station 5 Omega Sector 12
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Objective: Trasnport protective compound to Labport
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Background: Outside the boundaries of star system 69 Omega is
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Observation Labport 5V. Subject of this Labport is
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star 69B and surrounding planets. The third planet of
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of this system (Earth) is inhabited. Earth has no
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knowledge of or contact with the numerous members of the
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Intergalactic Society. An interstellar transport
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carrying power transfusion waste collided with a meteor
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and its toxic contents have scattered into open space.
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These contents are being drawn toward star 69B (Sol) and
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Earth is in the path. The transfusion waste is so deadly
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that all lifeforms on Earth could be destroyed on contact.
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Earth is not aware of the problem and does not have the
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technology to avert a disaster. A protective compound
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has been synthesized by SES scientists. With seeds of
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this compound, Labport 5V can produce the chemical and
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secretly introduce it into Earth's atmosphere. It is
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IMPERATIVE that no attempt be made to communicate directly
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with lifeforms on Earth. Earth is within a restricted
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travel zone. Sudden contact with other lifeforms could
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cause irreparable damage to Earth's development.
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Comments: The SES has great hopes for the inhabitants of Earth.
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It is of the utmost importance that we do whatever possible
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to avert this disaster.
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Good Luck,
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J. Castor Nebulus
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PRESIDENT
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JCN:ps
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AUTO FLIGHT LOG
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Date: 54.7.290
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Mission code TSE957X
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Time: 07.23.12 Mission code accepted. Prepare for departure. Audio input
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received. Executing on-board systems check. Please be seated
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and fasten your safety harness.
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Time: 07.24.11 ALL SYSTEMS CHECK. Proceeding with departure sequence.
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Taychon drive engaged. Output: full thrust.
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Time: 08.01.09 Departure successful. Mission course preset.
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Destination: Observation Labport 5V. ETA: 310 minutes.
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Time: 12.14.30 ALERT. Course deviation detected. Cause unknown. Initiating
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atuo-course reset.
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Time: 12.16.14 ALERT. Course reset unsuccessful. Scanners indicate probable
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cause of deviation: tractor beam. Origin: Theta Sector 6.
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Commencing evasive maneuver sequence. Please standby.
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Time: 12.22.07 ALERT. Evasive maneuver sequence complete. Unable to escape
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tractor beam. Rapidly approaching planetoid located in Theta
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Sector 6. Scanners indicate tractor beam located on planetoid.
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Data suggests deliberate action to force landing of this craft.
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Transmitting MAYDAY code. Please standby.
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Time: 12.29.17 ALERT. All transmissions jammed by unidentified device on
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planetoid. Estimated collision with planetoid: 4 minutes.
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Scanners seeking emergency landing site. Auto-pilot override
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system engaged. Now accepting input from optic visualizer.
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Time: 12.30.58 Planetoid identified. Name: Oo-Topos. Planet type: 40 Gamma
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Gamma Titan Class Fe1 iron moon. Gravity: 1/1.
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Position: variable. Orbit: no data. Indigenous sapient life
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forms: no data. Last recorded contact: Delta Sector 5,
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merchant ship, Gladiator. Crew and ship missing.
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ALERT. Audio input received. Scanners confirm emergency
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landing site location. Commencing emergency landing
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procedures. Prepare for sea landing estimated: 2 minutes.
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Please be seated and fasten your safety harness.
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Time: 13.01.22 ABORT EMERGENCY LANDING! Scanners indicate sea composed of
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highly corrosive materials. Auxiliary emergency landing site
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located. Prepare for hard landing on beach.
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Time: 13.07.19 Emergency landing successful. Minimal damage to ship. Tractor
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beam still engaged. Lift-off impossible. Scanners indicate
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life-suppor conditions hostile.
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Atmospheric composition: 74.2% ammonia, 15.7% nitrogen,
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10.1% other trace elements. No natural water supply.
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Preliminary life readings indicate no indigenous sapient life
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forms.
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Time: 14.00.12 Scanners indicate buildings due west of beach. Unidentified
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life forms approaching ship on port side. Life forms not
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indigenous to Oo-Topos.
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CAUTION: data analysis suggests Oo-Topos is a likely base for
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for space pirates. Scan...............................ALERT!
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Breach in outer airlock..... . . . . . . . . . . . .
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