With the Unified Earth Directorate (UED) now firmly in control, humanity had entered a new era of order and stability. Space transmission to and from planetary surfaces was strictly regulated, with only authorized travel allowed through UED-approved channels. The Planetary Defense Grid, a network of orbital defense platforms, ensured that no unauthorized space gate could be opened near Earth or its core colonies.
However, stability came with a new challenge—scarcity.
As Earth's population continued to grow and resources became strained, projections indicated that within a few centuries, civilization could face catastrophic shortages. To prevent this, the Exodus Initiative was launched—a grand effort to chart unmarked space regions in search of habitable worlds, resource-rich asteroids, and untapped planets for mining, terraforming, and agricultural development.
Teams of UED operatives, scientists, and explorers were sent through newly calibrated deep-space gates. Their mission: to secure humanity's long-term survival.
The results were beyond expectations.
New planetary bodies were discovered—some rich in rare minerals, others with atmospheres compatible with life. Terraforming efforts began, and outposts were established. The discovery of Eden Prime, a world with near-Earth conditions, provided a beacon of hope.
But with expansion came new mysteries. Signs of unknown structures, strange energy readings, and remnants of civilizations lost to time raised an unsettling question:
Was humanity truly alone in the universe?
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