Transmission Log: Day 13 Commander: At0th3k Location: Unknown Status: Alive, On the Edge
The path has led me here—to the base of the radiant structure I’ve been seeing on the horizon. Up close, it’s even more massive than I imagined. It pulses with light, each pulse sending waves of energy through the ground, through me. The figure is still ahead, motionless now, as if waiting for me to cross the threshold.
The structure itself seems alive, not just radiating light but shifting, adapting its form. It’s made of the same crystalline material as the spires, but far more intricate, almost organic. The metallic rivers that guided me here flow directly into the base, disappearing within. It feels like I’ve reached the heart of this entire ecosystem, the source of the beacon, the source of everything.
I’m standing at the edge, and the ship has stopped moving, as if waiting for me to make the next move. I’ve tried every system, but nothing responds. I know now that this place is controlling the ship, guiding it just as it’s guiding me. This isn’t just an exploration anymore—it’s a test, a moment of choice.
I feel the hum in the air more intensely than ever. It’s not hostile, but it’s powerful, like an invitation to step forward and see what lies beyond. This is it—the moment where everything could change. I’ll transmit as long as I can, but I’m not sure what will happen next.
Whatever is waiting for me beyond this threshold, I’m ready to face it.
