Exploration

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Challenge #04261-K243: Oh Hi There

History may not remember the names of the dead, but the stars will attest to their journeys. The first glimmer of light in the prolonged night often illuminates little, as it is fleeting and the darkness too vast. But, as long as something shines in the night sky, then when the first star falls countless more are sure to follow. -- Anon Guest

The unknown is always dark or foggy, at least when imagined by creatures who see. For those who orient by echolocation, the unknown is silent. For those who sense their world by smell, it is odorless, and so forth.

The unknown is that which cogniscent life cannot easily perceive.

The unknown always requires special equipment to explore. As well as courage and determination. It's almost always why the Havenworlders never spread as far as the Deathworlders. Someone from a planet full of risks is far more likely to take on other risks just to find out what's on the other side.

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Challenge #03258-H349: Have We Learned Something?

It was very late at night, it was hot, when their friend entered their quarters. Their friend had been told they were welcome any time. Yet again, the cooling systems had gone down and their friend couldn't sleep. Supplies, including spare parts, wouldn't be in until next week.

"You were right, the jury-rig didn't work. I thought I could just bodge it together to save us some time on spares that last supply run."

"Didn't work, did it?"

"Now what do we

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