"For the Betterment of Planet Earth" (closed)

[MarieDavisRPs]

"For the Betterment
of
Planet Earth"

(closed to desperado1089)
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Astronomical exploration had been taken a hit over the past decade, with the failure of one after another spaceborne or land-based telescope. Whether visual, infrared, and otherwise, each either ceased working entirely or simply failed to produce the clear images or numerical readings of which their creators and operators had expected.

By the time the Press caught wind of the stories and conspiracy theorists were churning out imminent alien invasion stories, the various military and intelligence agencies were already deep into their investigations. Despite the national government or international cooperative in question, the only answers found were variations of the same: don't know, what the fuck?

Then, on the night of 25 August 2030, a massive alien spaceship simply appeared in high orbit above Earth; the 10-mile-long, 3 mile-across craft's surprising appearance would be attributed to the failure of the telescopes, obviously, though, the full truth of the matter wouldn't be learned for quite some time. There was, obviously, varying levels of panic across earth, from governments and individuals both.

Many believed that an alien invasion was imminent. Militaries were mobilized to their fullest; civilians raided stores and horded supplies; governments ordered curfews with police forces enforcing them, sometimes lethally. And yet, 20 days had passed, and nothing had happened.

And finally, three weeks later, today arrived...

At 1414 hours GMT on 15 September 2030, screens across the world -- smart phones, laptops, televisions, jumbotrons, and more -- filled with the image of a ... creature that many immediately thought looked like a fantasy being, perhaps an elf. After a moment, she or it began speaking; regardless of where in the world any particular Human Being was, more than 97% of those listening to the message heard the alien speaking in their language. (It would later be discovered that the alien's transmission detected the individual electronic device's chosen language and would automatically translate to that language.)

The message was simple and direct: "Greetings to the people of Earth. I am Valla, leader of the Troyna. We are a race of people from a distant world who provide protection for and guidance to the populations of hundreds of worlds across the galaxy.

"We have been monitoring your planet, your people, and your problems for quite some time. Planet Earth is a very special place, one in a billion worlds ... a place capable of supporting life for such a length of time as to lead to an intelligent species capable of achieving great wonders..."

Valla's expression had appeared polite and friendly until now, with a slight smile and kind tone. Now, though, all sense of friendliness faded. She continued, "...and potentially horrific threats. I speak specifically of two things: the vast number of atomic weapons kept by a small number of nations ... and the overpopulation of your planet by Human Beings.

"These weapons present a threat that becomes more and more likely to be used with each passing day ... because of the planet's overpopulation." For anyone confused about the seemingly unrelated topics -- too many nukes and too many people -- the connection had been made.

"We, the Troyna, are here to guide the Human Race in solving the problems and terrors facing it ... for the betterment of Planet Earth.

"We will do this by, first, peacefully rendering your atomic weapons useless," she continued. "Second, we will provide your race with new technologies and ways of thinking that will provide immediate betterment.

"And finally, we will begin the orderly removal of half of Earth's population to other planets capable of supporting them, worlds where they will live better lives and, at the same time, play a crucial part in the survival of their former home planet ... simply by no longer being upon it."

Then, with another slight smile, Valla's image faded away, with the billions of screens returning to their previous programming or simply going black.

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As Valla was addressing the people across the globe, hundreds of vessels no larger than a railway box car disengaged from the Mother Ship and rocketed away in every direction. In the skies over the United States, Russia, China, and every other nuclear power; as well as over the seas in which hid submarines and ships carrying nuclear weapons, these attack craft used a unique weapon to laser atomic weapons, rendering their nuclear or plutonium cores as dangerous as plum pudding.

Most of the nuclear powers, fearful of suddenly finding themselves denied their most powerful weapons, sent missiles and aircraft into the air to stop the alien attack craft. They would fail in every circumstance ... except for one.