Osborne Megacorp

The actual sailing time of the Hyacinth has exceeded 50 years.

Mark touched his face - he had been lying in the freezer for 50 years?

"ESA...what's going on with them?"

As Mark used his biometric information to log in to the operating terminal, the mechanical system sounded:

"Colonial Pioneer: Mark Watney, professional: alien soil and botanist. Qualified for permission transfer, captain permission has been transferred.

Warning: The route is 370 light years off, and there is a serious error in navigation. The possible reason is: the wormhole shuttle is interfered with.

WARNING: Refrigeration system damaged.

Warning: Insufficient energy, hyperdrive cannot be used.

Warning: Communication system failure.

warn..."

370 light years off course, Mark's head was buzzing--

So where the hell is this?

Looking at the desolate planet in front of us, although it looks normal, it is completely different from what the European Space Agency promotes!

The colonists were indeed prepared to wander around the universe in search of a new home, but they never knew they would pass through unknown wormholes and wander aimlessly in the universe!

The energy has bottomed out, and once it chooses to land, the spacecraft will never take off again.

But if it doesn't land... the energy will only be enough for the spacecraft to float in this galaxy for a while.

Fear came over me like a flood - maybe it would be... better to find a companion?

"I need help. Can you unlock the freezer?" Mark asked.

"According to the 'Cradle Protocol', the cryo chamber can only be opened after landing on a habitable planet."

Cradle of shit, cradle of death?

"But I need someone to help me make decisions! I'm just a botanist!" Mark was a little helpless. He had colonized Mars and participated in a large number of Mars transformation missions.

But at that time, he only needed to think about matters within his own work, and the logistical supplies and support were very complete, unlike now, when he was isolated and helpless.

"Please find a habitable planet, and the freezer will open by itself." However, the shipboard AI is obviously very rigid.

"...But didn't you say that the freezer was damaged? At least we should find a colonist who is proficient in engineering to repair the freezer first, right?" Mark asked tentatively.

"Yes, so please find a habitable planet and land on it."

Mark was speechless for a while.

He needs human help to choose a landing site, but this rigid robot requires him to land first before releasing the crew...

"I don't know what those damn AI engineers are thinking..." Mark complained, "Just land on the planet ahead, I have no choice."

There are still a few planets in the galaxy, but the spacecraft's detection system has failed, and he will not repair it.

Rather than risking your life by flying over to take a closer look, it is better to choose the planet in front of you. Although this planet is deserted, there are several blue areas and maybe water sources.

"Instructions received, landing protocol has been initiated, prepare to welcome the wonderful new world, colonists."

The weird congratulations made Mark even more irritated - is the person in charge of this project brainless?

......

The good news is that although this planet looks barren, the surface condition of the planet is much better than that of Mars.

There is not only a magnetic field here, but also surface water. The gravity is similar to that of the earth. The atmospheric environment is not bad either. It only needs a little purification to obtain breathable gas.

It is just a bit desolate. It seems that except for the water, there should be no animals and plants on the surface.

However, there is no doubt that this place can be called a habitable planet.

It is much easier to transform this kind of planet into a habitable place than Mars. There is no doubt that they have indeed reached a new world.

"The indicator detection is completed and the freezer begins to thaw."

Mark excitedly walked to the door of the freezer - even if it was extremely desolate, they could still use their knowledge and courage to make it a new and beautiful world.

That's their motivation for boarding the ship: to find new worlds.

However, unlike what he imagined when the cryostat thawed, the colonists woke up one after another, and then the silent planet welcomed 5000 passionate young people, the silence still continued.

"Hey! It's time to come out! We've arrived in the new world!"

Mark shouted, but no one answered him.

The freezing warehouse popped open uniformly and people walked out of it - such a scene did not exist.

On the contrary, those freezer compartments seemed to have malfunctioned. Some were opened, but some were only half-opened, and some were even stuck in the middle. Dew and cold air filled the compartments.

Mark walked toward the freezer uneasily, only to see that the people inside had turned into ice sculptures, with thick frost condensing on the surface...

This is definitely not a sign of vacuum freezing technology - they are all dead.

This is not a freezer, this is a morgue - only one of 5000 people survived.

Fear immediately broke down Mark's psychological defense, and he ran straight out of the spacecraft...

"Welcome to the new world, colonists, now welcome the wonderful future!"

That annoying congratulatory message sounded again, and the sound echoed in the spacecraft.

......

"What is the real mission of that spacecraft? Where did you send them? I know they have lost contact."

Harry questioned Ajak. The Eternals looked calm, as if everything was under control.

But Harry clearly understood that this bumbling woman didn't know where the spaceship was.

"Find a new world."

"Do you still need to find a new world?" Harry laughed angrily. He didn't know what kind of brain circuit these Eternals had.

With that said, Harry immediately turned on the holographic projection - Including Mars and Kepler 22b, the Osborne Group has mastered 4 habitable planets, and with the establishment of the Star Sea Community, scientific research and exploration activities will become more and more popular. Efficient, known and habitable worlds will only grow in number.

"By the end of this year, it is estimated that 500 million colonists will have invested in the development of the New World, and they will be equipped with sufficient logistical supplies and support. Tell me what kind of support did you give to those 5000 people?

Are you going to let them die like this? "

Ajak still maintained her compassionate state: "You have done a good job, but this is a necessary sacrifice. At that time, no one knew what the future would be like, and all preparations must be made."

The spacecraft is set to be unfrozen after finding a habitable planet, and its design itself can support the spacecraft's aimless voyage for 300 years.

As long as the spacecraft lands successfully, it will all be worth it.

No matter how many people die, these are necessary sacrifices, and she wants to save humanity, no matter what the cost.

Although it now seemed that the Osborne Group did have its own plans, she still didn't feel that she had done anything wrong.

But no matter in the proposal submitted by the Osborne Group or Norman's plan, the colonization plan is on the agenda!

"...Do you people like to be moved by yourself?" Harry said coldly after sensing Ajak's thoughts.

These words shocked Ajak even more than the Osborne Group's colonial plan: The words "you people" seemed to refer to something in particular!

"The UNSC will intervene in the investigation, Ms. Ajak, I don't know what you think, but you disrupted my plan.

Your actions have put 5000 hopeful colonists in dire straits. The UNSC will investigate you in accordance with the law.

I have nothing to say to people like you. "

Rifles descended from the sky and quickly surrounded the place.

The Eternal Group are not idiots in terms of their knowledge base, but their brain circuits are obviously different from humans, and they can no longer let these guys mess around.