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Now 150 years into their journey, as the ships approached their destination, the excitement was palpable. The expedition was within sight of Elpida, their new world. Just as the mission began, it would culminate in grand exploration. Deceleration protocols kicked in, and plans for first contact and exploration began to coalesce.
Upon arrival, the team made a startling discovery—a signal beacon remained, the source of their deep human desires and aspirations, left by an unknown entity. Probes were dispatched to gather data; the analyzed atmosphere revealed a breath of life, and nature stood waiting in vibrant bioluminescence.