Chapter 5: Contact

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The people of Europan Colony labored diligently for a long time, combining their forces to build their colony. Though its architecture was not as modern or high tech as Arknight bases and cities, its occupants treasured the memories of it much.

As Y/N ventured across the unforgiving Europan surface, their exploration sparked a surge of activity across the colony. Outposts sprang up like wildflowers, eager to establish trade routes with the surface. With each passing day, the base on the surface grew sturdier and more prosperous.

Motivated by the ruins of a long-gone Earthly society, the settlers started a novel project. Carefully dismantling and repurposing these so-called "museum vehicles," they became their own intimate transportation. Originally remnants of a different period, these land vehicles now demonstrated the creativity and flexibility of the colonists.

 Originally remnants of a different period, these land vehicles now demonstrated the creativity and flexibility of the colonists

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The base, however is not built on the ice. Instead, the Colonist have built it on the low-moutain region as it is easy to acess on land. From far away, they can see the Outpost in which submarine could dock there to trade.

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For some time now, Texas and Lappland had been following the man. Their eyes darting around, searching for any indication of the man, they went through multiple checkpoints as they made their way through the colorful streets filled with colorful stalls and lively businesses. They were resolved to maintain their distance and stay undetected despite the difficulties that arose at every turn.

It became more obvious that the man was more than simply a visitor passing through as they went into and out of several stores, from little, charming boutiques to larger, supply-filled establishments. He was important to this hamlet. A person well-respected, perhaps even revered, by this close-knit community was evident from the way the sellers greeted him, the nods of respect from the people, and the subtle glances of recognition.

However, their pursuit took an unexpected turn when they noticed the man make a sharp left into a dark alleyway, a move that make them aware. The alley was dark as always and tucked away from the bustling life of the market. Texas and Lappland exchanged glances, a silent agreement passing between them as they pressed on, their footsteps careful and quiet.

In the shadows of the alley, the man engaged in a conversation with a group of individuals who are different from the locals. These newcomers were notably different in appearance, clad in peculiar clothing that seemed foreign and out of context amidst the village's traditional attire. 

The way the armed individuals carried themselves, with confidence and authority, hinted that they were part of something much larger and possibly more dangerous. Lappland remained vigilant, her instincts on high alert as they silently observed the exchange between the man and these mysterious figures.

 Lappland remained vigilant, her instincts on high alert as they silently observed the exchange between the man and these mysterious figures

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???: "You got the husk egg?"

??? 1: "I don't think so, it's hard to find the eggs these days since we discovered the surface. The market mostly focused on here."

???: "Whatever, we should return to the Outpost."

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???: "Check your pockets, i don't want they to suspect me for covering the Church of Husks members. If you are done, get on the Jeep."

??? 1: "Sure sure.."

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Texas and Lappland have spied on them, they have arrived on a hill and lay down. From afar, both of them see the Dock (or Outpost) of the Coaliation. They see Propaganda of the Coaliation on the billboard.

From afar, the symbol covered most of the wall, vehicle, item of the Outpost

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From afar, the symbol covered most of the wall, vehicle, item of the Outpost. They later see an unknow vehicle rise from the water and break through the thin ice that was just formed. They just witnessed the submarine of our Protagonist and start taking pictures of it. They later return to there car and return to there base.

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The Doctor is watching the files and picture of what Texas and Lappland have documented, the appearance of an unknow base/ Outpost and there organization, strange vehicle and most importantly, no use of Originium on any aspect of life.

Amiya also reading the document, thinking and searching the internet of Terra and only result is just new medicine can cure Originium. Mnay operator and Kal'sit already read the files and start there own investigation.

They all thought, who are they and how they can cure Originium?

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