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Joseph L. Wiess's avatar

The old Terran, both brave and wise,

Knew more than the stars, the vast and wide.

He knew the earth, the seeds, the rain,

Taught discarded soldiers to grow again.

He showed them how to reap and sow,

To mend the broken, make steel regrow.

Yet mystery lingered within their ship—

The food they saved, gone without slip.

No sound was heard, no trace was laid,

A silent thief in shadow played.

So next he taught them how to fight,

To stand, survive, reclaim the night.

Among them rose a soldier keen,

Vaughn Niv, both sharp and lean.

Left behind as the stranger fled,

Northand tracked the thief through vents of dread.

(#2)

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The Black Knight's avatar

Great vote poem! You have a grand Sci-Friday my friend :D

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Michael Persin's avatar

I would pick #1. Rest is important.

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Thank you for your vote!

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Michael B. Morgan's avatar

This time, I'm being careful. Three :-)

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The Black Knight's avatar

Thank you for your vote! Hope your Friday is awesome :D

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Michael B. Morgan's avatar

Same for you, bro! Rock it!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

vote is for 2, well worth exploring!

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The Black Knight's avatar

Thank you for voting :) Everyone likes exploring and want to know what left that trail!

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Lillyput Fields's avatar

Love it! I think option 3 would be the best.

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The Black Knight's avatar

Thank you for your vote! I hope you enjoyed Northstone’s story :D

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Mercedes de Santiago's avatar

No. 1. They need to rest... No rest, no work and no possible defense...

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

That was a fantastic moment when Niv stood up in the bar. Really nicely done. This week, although safety and thorough scanning is importnat, I think it has to be 'Option 2'. He needs to investigate that slime as a matter of urgency, and find out what is going on and what they're dealing with. They are clearly not alone on that farm! 😎

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The Black Knight's avatar

Thank you for your vote! Yes, and investigation is probably the thing a Spacer would choose hands down too :D

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MoraleOfficerGran's avatar

Yes these Vaughn Fighters will make excellent alies. I vote for number 2. I couldn't rest until I knew what was slithering around the ship

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The Black Knight's avatar

Thank you :) I am sending you wholesome energy. Hope you and Annie are ok!

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Zachary Harned's avatar

Number 2!

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Terrance Ó Domhnaill's avatar

I vote for option two. I would want to know who the creatures are before they return again.

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The Black Knight's avatar

Thank you for your vote! Good choice :)

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MaKenna Grace's avatar

Nice! I like the entrance of the surprise guest. I would choose option 1. Sleep is essential.

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Victor Jimenez's avatar

Gotta be #2!

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