
What's in the Pioneer Collection?
Six members of the Exoplanet Pioneer Team 'Everest', sent to assess Planet 579a - Aether, for habitability.
- Niko Tanaka - astro-geologist
- Noah Quinn - space technology engineer
- Dr Kaitlin Goodhope - extra-terrestrial scientist
- Dr Aiden Harris - medical doctor
- Charlotte Kingston - experienced space pilot
- Emir Dhar - experienced space pilot
Three Special Forces Military Personnel, perusing the classified operation 'Dark Horse'.
- Captain Torres - 20 years with the Stella Special Forces
- Officer Marshall
- Officer Sutherland
Everything necessary to set up a small pioneer colony on Aether:
Dropshop Lander x 1: a huge craft capable of transporting goods and people from the spaceship in orbit to the planet's surface. It is piloted by Emir and Charlotte.
Modular Habitation Units: a habitation pod with a fully playable interior. Print several and set them up around camp. Customise the interior with different units and swap out equipment on the roof too! The Dropshop can clip onto the Hab Unit to carry it to the surface of Aether.
Pioneer Machines and Equipment:
- Stella Science Station
- Industrial 3D Printer
- Exosample Analysis Machine
- Small Battery Unit
- Portable Solar Panels
Alien LIFE - 6
A selection of the diverse flora and fauna found on Exoplanet Aether:
Pugmander x2: small, docile creatures around the size of a large dog. They are herbivorous and friendly, though not very intelligent.
Ornisaur x2: large reptile-like creatures. They can fly and are adapted for gliding, as well as run very fast along the ground. Not aggressive but will defend their nests. Omnivores.
Neuromantis x1: an unexpected species found on the planet. Sentient and intelligent. Can attack using soundwaves that affect human neurology. Highly dangerous.
Sporeloba x1: an large tree with giant fungus-like leaves that occurs across Aether in small groupings.
The Pioneer Story
It's 2152 and 30 years ago humanity discovered how to fold space-time to travel great distances across our cosmos almost instantly. Space colonisation is now dominated by huge corporations that settle and mine new planets for profit. Recon drones are first sent to target exoplanets and do an initial scan of biodiversity, atmosphere and resources. Then the most profitable targets are picked for a Pioneer team to visit.
February's collection focuses on the pioneer team Everest, who work for the largest corporation on Earth - Mountain Stronghold Corp. At first, the mission seems like any other. The target planet, Planet 579a which has been named 'Aether' due to its ideal atmosphere, has moderate levels of biodiversity. The gravity is slightly higher than Earth so our Pioneers wear exoskeletons while living on the planet long term. The mission is for the resources on the planet to be further analysed by our scientist and geologist, and a working camp should be established.
However, something is definitely unusual about this mission. Along with the pioneers, a Special Forces Military Unit has been sent too. This is definitely not standard protocol. Aether has been classified as no sentient or dangerous life, but unbeknown to our pioneers, that's not entirely true. Stronghold Corp's initial scans of the planet detected the first case of sentient life to be discovered in space. Their true reason for the mission is to capture this incredible creature.
While team Everest is busy in camp, Captain Torres and his unit will find out exactly how deadly the Neuromantis can be! It has the ability to use soundwaves to disorientate it's prey and confuse their minds, leaving the soldiers with a difficult fight on their hands. Can they even subdue this terrifying alien, or will Stronghold's devious plan only end up unleashing the Neuromantis on our unsuspecting pioneers?
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