Beginning of the Ap theosis

Scene 1 – Prologue (Logbook Entry)

INT. CRUISER ARGO CDX – BRIDGE – RECREATION SATELLITE – ORBIT OF ROGIA

The camera reveals the massive silhouette of Rogia. Windy prairies and shimmering cities glimmer beneath the atmosphere. Energy veins stretch across the surface like glowing trails. In the foreground: the cockpit of the Argo CDX. Displays flicker, maneuvering thrusters adjust the approach. ORION sits in the commander’s position, hands resting loosely on the controls. With a practiced motion, he activates the logbook console. A holographic interface projects the entry in front of him, and he begins to dictate:

ARGO CDX LOGBOOK ENTRY

• Date: Day 1783 of the Third Cycle,
• Position: Approaching Rogia’s orbital outpost, recreation satellite,
• Weather: Slight drift due to particles from a uranium asteroid,
• Engine: Dual-pulsed plasma drive, four transversally concentric steering thrusters active,
• Course/Speed: 33°-13°; 31nc,
• Notes: Fuel level at 72%. Minor scratches on the bow and port side.,
• Docking Purpose: Passenger transport, in possession of an invitation to the Pantheon. Maintenance.,
• Declared Trade Goods:
  • 3 pallets of Go-Juice
    • 2,7 kg Yayo
    • ½ stack of Gravlite panels
    • 3 ravens
    • 1 golden fleece

(Logbook entry completed)

ORION leans back. A deep rumbling noise of the engine reverberates through the room as the ship gently begins its landing approach. His gaze drifts out the frontwindows, down towards the planet.

ORION (quietly, to himself):

„And once again, in such a short time period. I can only hope that the relentless pursuit of the Mechahive won’t pay this wonderful place a visit any time soon. I won’t be dropping off a third passenger here in the near future—invitation or not.“

The camera slowly pulls back as the ship descends toward the hangar of the orbital outpost.