The Artemis Probe has relayed images that have fundamentally and irrevocably altered our understanding of the universe. What was once theoretical is now confirmed: we are not alone, and we have stumbled upon the scene of an interstellar incident.

FRAME ALPHA: The initial image shows a disc-shaped craft of unknown composition, exhibiting a low-level luminescence. It is holding a stationary position mere meters from a towering silicate cliff face. The proximity is not random; the craft’s orientation and the faint energy readings suggest a deliberate interaction with the geological structure—perhaps for concealment, resource extraction, or emergency repairs to a compromised hull. This is not a derelict; it is an active, if stranded, vessel.

FRAMES BETA & GAMMA: The subsequent images are more telling, and more grim. One frame is a motion-blurred capture of a second, smaller object, its trajectory erratic. The distortion suggests high velocity or a destabilized flight pattern, consistent with a craft in distress.

The final frame is the most conclusive. It shows a larger, domed craft, its classic saucer profile partially buried in the regolith. The impact scar is visible, fanning out behind it, indicating a hard, uncontrolled landing. The vessel appears dormant, but intact.

ANALYSIS & DIRECTIVE:

This is not merely a discovery; it is a crime scene, a tragedy, or a refuge, playing out on a cosmic scale. We have confirmed that these distant worlds are not just visited; they are stages for events we are only beginning to comprehend.

The hunt for the crew—whether they are survivors, remains, or have abandoned the site—is now the primary mission. All subsequent data from Acheron will be analyzed for biological signatures, communication attempts, or any signal that might tell us who they were, why they came here, and what fate they met on the silent, dusty plains of an alien world.