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Welcome To Paradise
“Welcome to paradise!”
The ship an Epsilon class travel shuttle kicked up steam as it flew mere inches from the water. The sleek silvery craft glistened as it kicked up sea spray its twin engines glowing a faint blue. Every so often a strong wind would hit the craft rocking it and sending it dipping ever so softly. Beneath them was a sea of crystal clear water. The world below that water was one alien and breath taking. Sea creatures of various sizes and colors danced with one another talking with their bodies alone. A colorful rainbow of jellyfish scattered as the ship passed them moving around human made clear tubes.
“We will reach colony midnight in FIVE minutes” The ships AI said as it made miniscule changes to the flightpath. The lights lit up inside the shuttle revealing rows of seating that were empty. Only one of the seats currently had an occupant a man and a large duffel bag.
The man straightened out running a hand over his clean-shaven head. His pointed chin was shaved clean as well. The clothing he wore was light and tropical a pale blue shirt and matching slacks that showed off his tone body. Six months ago they would have hung on his frame evidence of his long cryo sleep. The minute he popped out of his coffin he was put on a high carb meal and exercise regimen that rivaled the athletes of the old earth. By the time he was slated to go down to the planet he was trim and lean a bull of a man.
His large hand reached into his duffel bag feeling around inside. Seconds later his hand reappeared clutching a small silver frame. Inside was a simple family portrait two stern faced parents clutching a small baby boy. A pretty young girl sat at their knees smiling a wide toothless grin.
“I made it Lemmy” The man said tapping the picture gently as his eyes became sad “You told me to reach for the stars and I did”
Before he could say anything more the ship shuddered and began to slow down. To his left the ships wall disappeared revealing the water to him and a massive floating barge. Landing pads dotted the barge along with flight towers and mechanical drones signaling for ships to land. The star port was buzzing with activity and work. Cargo ship carrying needed supplies from the Ark Noah moved back and forth pausing just long enough for one of the automatic cranes situated around the space port to unload the supplies before blasting back into space.
He was the only one to arrive today according to the Ark colony officer. His was a special case marked priority for reasons he wasn’t sure of. He was an engineer but not a very high ranking one and there were surely other people who could do what he was picked to do. Even the Ark colony officer wasn’t sure!
The ship jostled as it touched down shaking him from his thoughts. With a hiss the doors behind him opened spilling real sunlight onto him for the first time in a hundred years. His nostrils flared as he took in the salty smell of the sea that covered the entire planet. According to the briefing there was only ONE island on the planet and it wasn’t large enough to hold the hundred thousand souls on Ark Noah.
Which meant… OTHER options were needed.
“Thank you for traveling with us!” The ship AI said with mock enthusiasm “Ark Tech reaching beyond the stars!”
He chuckled and got up. His hand wrapped around his duffel handle and he swung it over his shoulders. He moved to the opening and stepped out blinking as his eyes took in pure sun. He paused for a minute on the threshold reminding himself that he was about to step on an entirely new planet. He thought of the many who came before him dreamers who wanted to reach for the stars and made it all possible.
Like his sister.
He took a deep breath and stepped out. His boots touched the metal desk and he stepped forward leaving the comfort of the Ark transport ship and stepping into his new world. He moved to the edge of the landing platform and looked down taking in the gently rocking sea. He could see the tubes down below the complex network of water tight tubes and rooms that made up humanity’s home here. It was a marvel of human engineering one that would allow them to have a place on the planet.
“Ensign Mark Dowell?”
He turned noting the green shirt attendant waiting for him by a flight of stairs. She was a pretty thing with shocking red hair. She had a smile on her face but her eyes were all business. She glanced at the tablet in her hand once more reading the information before turning her attention back to him.
“You are him correct?” She asked raising an eyebrow.
“Uh yes” He said blushing as he stepped forward and offered her his hand “Ensign Mark reporting for duty!”
“Good” She said turning and ignoring his offered hand “If you will follow me please…”
She moved away her boots slapping against the landing area as she moved down the stairwell. Mark blinked and dropped his hand hurrying after her as his confusion grew. Was there an emergency he wasn’t being briefed on? He was a nobody! What could he fix that no one else could.
“Is something wrong?” He asked her as they moved down the stairwell and into the lower ring. The area below deck was a flurry of movement and motion. Drones of all shapes and sizes moved about the area carrying supplies or performing maintenance. They passed a small batch of drones welding a bulkhead and then a group carrying several sealed black boxes. Then they were moving through another stairwell that hummed with machinery.
“Why would something be wrong?” She asked confused as she moved them down a corridor marked elevator.
“I was fast tracked out” He said his confusion growing “Marked as a priority but they wouldn’t tell me why”
She paused turning back. For the first time her professional mask slipped away revealing confusion and what he thought might be embarrassment. She glanced at her tablet once more before clearing her throat awkwardly.
“They uh didn’t tell you?” She said biting her full bottom lip.
“No” Mark said shaking his head “is it bad?”
“Its best if your boss explains” She said hurriedly turning around and moving down the corridor “Follow me please”
He followed doing his best not to have a panic attack. What could possibly be the reason? They couldn’t fire him and send him back to earth! Was he being demoted? Did they think he lied about one of his qualifications? Panic began to fill his chest and he tried to resist his mind which told him to run.
They reached the elevator leading down into the depths of the sea. The tube was clear forged with toughened glass from back on earth. The initial tubing system was premade but eventually they would run out. The planet was full of rich materials however and everyone on the planet was trained in extracting them underwater.
She opened the doors for them and Mark stepped in. She followed and the door clicked sealing itself before the platform began to go down. They left the star port in a matter of seconds giving Mark a chance to look at the underbelly of the massive floating platform. Large chains tethered it in one place keeping it semi free floating. The water around them was shockingly clear pristine like a beach from the old age on earth. Mark worry was momentarily cast aside in favor of wonder. He moved forward studying the different alien marine life that passed by them.
“This is amazing” He murmured more to himself than to her.
“It is” She said answering him anyways “And here is our new home… Colony Atlantis”
His eyes flickered down taking in the rapidly appearing network of tubes and oval buildings. The colony was already rather large stretching out across the sea bed. The tubes were all glass giving him a chance to see people moving in and around the colony. People outside in dive suits and under water construction Mechs worked adding on piping or clearing the way. He watched as one Mecha stomped forward scattering a school of rainbow colored fish. One of the tenants of their mission was to coexist with the population that was here before. So far there didn’t seem to be human level life on the planet so it made their job easier.
The elevator slid into the colony and settled to a stop. It clicked in place and the doors opened revealing a white pristine room that welcomed visitors. Exhibits and signs were already set up detailing the history of Ark tech and humanities push to leave their failing earth. Signs promoted the latest eateries and few entertainment options already set up on the ship.
“The usual tour and orientation will have to come later” She said already moving down the hall “Let’s get you to Director Addison’s office”
“Addison?” Mark said confused as he followed along “My boss was Commander Lexington”
“Was being the key word” She explained as they passed into another section of glass tubing “You’ve been temporarily assigned to Addison she will be your boss until your work is done”
“This work you can’t tell me about?” Mark said snorting “I don’t get all the secrecy”
“Soon” She promised leading him into a circular office and through a bulkhead door.
Inside was a simple office with a fake wood desk a window looking outside into the ocean and two chairs. She pointed for him to sit in one and he did shifting to make himself comfortable as he regarded her.
“Director Addison will be here soon” She said going over to the door “One other will be joining you a female. She should be here shortly.”
“Uh okay” Mark said watching as the woman ducked out. He shook his head in confusion and settled in trying to relax and not think the worst of what might be happening. The minutes ticked by and soon enough the door opened. When it did he rose looking at her curiously as he stepped forward and offered his hand.
“Engineer Mark Dowell” He said “Do you know why we are here?”
“Welcome to paradise!”
The ship an Epsilon class travel shuttle kicked up steam as it flew mere inches from the water. The sleek silvery craft glistened as it kicked up sea spray its twin engines glowing a faint blue. Every so often a strong wind would hit the craft rocking it and sending it dipping ever so softly. Beneath them was a sea of crystal clear water. The world below that water was one alien and breath taking. Sea creatures of various sizes and colors danced with one another talking with their bodies alone. A colorful rainbow of jellyfish scattered as the ship passed them moving around human made clear tubes.
“We will reach colony midnight in FIVE minutes” The ships AI said as it made miniscule changes to the flightpath. The lights lit up inside the shuttle revealing rows of seating that were empty. Only one of the seats currently had an occupant a man and a large duffel bag.
The man straightened out running a hand over his clean-shaven head. His pointed chin was shaved clean as well. The clothing he wore was light and tropical a pale blue shirt and matching slacks that showed off his tone body. Six months ago they would have hung on his frame evidence of his long cryo sleep. The minute he popped out of his coffin he was put on a high carb meal and exercise regimen that rivaled the athletes of the old earth. By the time he was slated to go down to the planet he was trim and lean a bull of a man.
His large hand reached into his duffel bag feeling around inside. Seconds later his hand reappeared clutching a small silver frame. Inside was a simple family portrait two stern faced parents clutching a small baby boy. A pretty young girl sat at their knees smiling a wide toothless grin.
“I made it Lemmy” The man said tapping the picture gently as his eyes became sad “You told me to reach for the stars and I did”
Before he could say anything more the ship shuddered and began to slow down. To his left the ships wall disappeared revealing the water to him and a massive floating barge. Landing pads dotted the barge along with flight towers and mechanical drones signaling for ships to land. The star port was buzzing with activity and work. Cargo ship carrying needed supplies from the Ark Noah moved back and forth pausing just long enough for one of the automatic cranes situated around the space port to unload the supplies before blasting back into space.
He was the only one to arrive today according to the Ark colony officer. His was a special case marked priority for reasons he wasn’t sure of. He was an engineer but not a very high ranking one and there were surely other people who could do what he was picked to do. Even the Ark colony officer wasn’t sure!
The ship jostled as it touched down shaking him from his thoughts. With a hiss the doors behind him opened spilling real sunlight onto him for the first time in a hundred years. His nostrils flared as he took in the salty smell of the sea that covered the entire planet. According to the briefing there was only ONE island on the planet and it wasn’t large enough to hold the hundred thousand souls on Ark Noah.
Which meant… OTHER options were needed.
“Thank you for traveling with us!” The ship AI said with mock enthusiasm “Ark Tech reaching beyond the stars!”
He chuckled and got up. His hand wrapped around his duffel handle and he swung it over his shoulders. He moved to the opening and stepped out blinking as his eyes took in pure sun. He paused for a minute on the threshold reminding himself that he was about to step on an entirely new planet. He thought of the many who came before him dreamers who wanted to reach for the stars and made it all possible.
Like his sister.
He took a deep breath and stepped out. His boots touched the metal desk and he stepped forward leaving the comfort of the Ark transport ship and stepping into his new world. He moved to the edge of the landing platform and looked down taking in the gently rocking sea. He could see the tubes down below the complex network of water tight tubes and rooms that made up humanity’s home here. It was a marvel of human engineering one that would allow them to have a place on the planet.
“Ensign Mark Dowell?”
He turned noting the green shirt attendant waiting for him by a flight of stairs. She was a pretty thing with shocking red hair. She had a smile on her face but her eyes were all business. She glanced at the tablet in her hand once more reading the information before turning her attention back to him.
“You are him correct?” She asked raising an eyebrow.
“Uh yes” He said blushing as he stepped forward and offered her his hand “Ensign Mark reporting for duty!”
“Good” She said turning and ignoring his offered hand “If you will follow me please…”
She moved away her boots slapping against the landing area as she moved down the stairwell. Mark blinked and dropped his hand hurrying after her as his confusion grew. Was there an emergency he wasn’t being briefed on? He was a nobody! What could he fix that no one else could.
“Is something wrong?” He asked her as they moved down the stairwell and into the lower ring. The area below deck was a flurry of movement and motion. Drones of all shapes and sizes moved about the area carrying supplies or performing maintenance. They passed a small batch of drones welding a bulkhead and then a group carrying several sealed black boxes. Then they were moving through another stairwell that hummed with machinery.
“Why would something be wrong?” She asked confused as she moved them down a corridor marked elevator.
“I was fast tracked out” He said his confusion growing “Marked as a priority but they wouldn’t tell me why”
She paused turning back. For the first time her professional mask slipped away revealing confusion and what he thought might be embarrassment. She glanced at her tablet once more before clearing her throat awkwardly.
“They uh didn’t tell you?” She said biting her full bottom lip.
“No” Mark said shaking his head “is it bad?”
“Its best if your boss explains” She said hurriedly turning around and moving down the corridor “Follow me please”
He followed doing his best not to have a panic attack. What could possibly be the reason? They couldn’t fire him and send him back to earth! Was he being demoted? Did they think he lied about one of his qualifications? Panic began to fill his chest and he tried to resist his mind which told him to run.
They reached the elevator leading down into the depths of the sea. The tube was clear forged with toughened glass from back on earth. The initial tubing system was premade but eventually they would run out. The planet was full of rich materials however and everyone on the planet was trained in extracting them underwater.
She opened the doors for them and Mark stepped in. She followed and the door clicked sealing itself before the platform began to go down. They left the star port in a matter of seconds giving Mark a chance to look at the underbelly of the massive floating platform. Large chains tethered it in one place keeping it semi free floating. The water around them was shockingly clear pristine like a beach from the old age on earth. Mark worry was momentarily cast aside in favor of wonder. He moved forward studying the different alien marine life that passed by them.
“This is amazing” He murmured more to himself than to her.
“It is” She said answering him anyways “And here is our new home… Colony Atlantis”
His eyes flickered down taking in the rapidly appearing network of tubes and oval buildings. The colony was already rather large stretching out across the sea bed. The tubes were all glass giving him a chance to see people moving in and around the colony. People outside in dive suits and under water construction Mechs worked adding on piping or clearing the way. He watched as one Mecha stomped forward scattering a school of rainbow colored fish. One of the tenants of their mission was to coexist with the population that was here before. So far there didn’t seem to be human level life on the planet so it made their job easier.
The elevator slid into the colony and settled to a stop. It clicked in place and the doors opened revealing a white pristine room that welcomed visitors. Exhibits and signs were already set up detailing the history of Ark tech and humanities push to leave their failing earth. Signs promoted the latest eateries and few entertainment options already set up on the ship.
“The usual tour and orientation will have to come later” She said already moving down the hall “Let’s get you to Director Addison’s office”
“Addison?” Mark said confused as he followed along “My boss was Commander Lexington”
“Was being the key word” She explained as they passed into another section of glass tubing “You’ve been temporarily assigned to Addison she will be your boss until your work is done”
“This work you can’t tell me about?” Mark said snorting “I don’t get all the secrecy”
“Soon” She promised leading him into a circular office and through a bulkhead door.
Inside was a simple office with a fake wood desk a window looking outside into the ocean and two chairs. She pointed for him to sit in one and he did shifting to make himself comfortable as he regarded her.
“Director Addison will be here soon” She said going over to the door “One other will be joining you a female. She should be here shortly.”
“Uh okay” Mark said watching as the woman ducked out. He shook his head in confusion and settled in trying to relax and not think the worst of what might be happening. The minutes ticked by and soon enough the door opened. When it did he rose looking at her curiously as he stepped forward and offered his hand.
“Engineer Mark Dowell” He said “Do you know why we are here?”
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