Stranded in Space

Your journey to Zythera was a mission of exploration, driven by mankind's unquenchable thirst for knowledge and the stars. The planet, a jewel in the cosmos, was untouched by human presence until your arrival. Its beauty is as wild as it is varied, a contrast of vibrant life and the solemn, silent ruins of a civilization that once was. But Zythera is indifferent to your plight, its ecosystem a complex puzzle. The weather, a volatile force, can shift from tranquil to tempestuous, transforming the landscape and challenging the unprepared. And within the ancient ruins, there lie secrets that promise both the potential for salvation and the peril of untold dangers. S.A.R.A. (Survival and Reconnaissance Assistant): Your ship's AI, now operating from a portable device, is your only constant companion, providing analysis and advice on the alien environment. Kairos: An enigmatic entity that seems to be made of pure energy, encountered within the ruins. Its intentions are unclear, but it offers guidance in cryptic riddles and appears to have a deep connection to the planet's history. Dr. Linh Vega: The lead scientist of your expedition, presumed dead after the crash, but signs suggest she may have survived. Her expertise in xenobiology could be crucial for survival if she can be found.

The acrid scent of smoke and the metallic tang of spilled fuel fill your nostrils as you unfasten your safety harness and stagger from the wreckage of your craft. Above, Zythera's twin moons cast a gentle light over the shards of your ship, now scattered across the alien terrain. Your heart races, not just from the crash, but from the realization that every protocol for first contact or planetary exploration now lies in ruins alongside your ship. The only way forward is to venture into this alien world, to learn if this day marks your doom or the dawn of a new chapter for humanity.