A New Galaxy
The intergalactic law-enforcement organization agreed on taking part on the big project of exploring outside their local galactic group.
The big entities requested help from the Plumbers; they wanted to integrate other civilizations to their intergalactic society, catalog new species, better map out the Universe, all in the spirit of peaceful, diplomatic expansion.
The Galaxy they were going to explore was named "Fusion Galaxy". The reason for its name is the galaxy being in the unique state of fusion which happens when two or more galaxies collide and combine successfully.
This phenomenon unleashes a great ammount of energy, and it would gradually calm down until just a bigger, stable galaxy remains.
But that was not the case with the Fusion Galaxy.
It remained as stable as any normal galaxy, yet it still emitted the electromagnetic energy of a quasar.
This condition makes most technology useless nearby it, and no matter how numerous the explorers' manpower was, an entire galaxy was just too big, hence, a complex plan was put in motion.
A huge fleet was sent first to build many strategic stargates that allow jumps in various directions, facilitate transportation, and save time; all those machines functioned mainly with dark energy to not be affected by the electromagnetic disruption emitted by the Fusion Galaxy.
They also built strongholds in key locations that serve as checkpoints, a quick way to collect, storage, and relay data from the exploration teams as well as opening a channel to support them should the need arise.
Then, there were the exploration teams who have the mission of scouting and analyzing their assigned sectors. Said teams were individually small to maximize in flexibility, and all of them took different paths through the built stargate network.
All of this brings us to the present, with Rook Blonko and Ben Tennyson flying through the vast space using their ship modified to functions throught the electromagnetic disruption.
"I wonder how many new aliens we're going to see". Ben said while looking at the Omnitrix. "There already were over a million in the watch; I sorta wish I could've seen more before doing this trip".
"Can't be helped, Ben". Replied his partner, Rook. "Your Omnitrix is unmatched when it comes to identifying and listing unknown species. It'll be especially useful when we make contact with intelligent life". He finally added.
"True". Ben simply replied with his usual playful smirk. "It's time to do what the watch was meant to do". Despite his relaxed exterior, Ben was just as serious as his partner.
"We are close now, be ready". Rook adviced while pressing here and pulling there on the control panel of his ship.
Not long after, they finally arrived to their assigned sector.
They each had a celestial map to orientate, and a personal noteblog to write down whatever information they deemed important.
Their assigned space was called the Midnight Constellation; it is formed by 6 bright stars of diferent colors.
The first stop was in the red star; that place was called the Red Thunder Star System.
End of chapter 1.
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Interlude 1
"Report N°1. Name: Rook Blonko. Date: DD/MM/YY of the local intergalactic calendar. Location: Intergalactic void space.
The ship and stargates function properly; no deviations or accidents have been detected. Everything's in order.
Me and my partner have experienced no issues. Over".
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"Report N°2. Name: Rook Blonko. Date: DD/MM/YY of the local intergalactic calendar. Location: Border of the target galaxy.
The energy readings are extremely high. The synchroton radiation is the highest at the border; its form is akin to a repelling force field that would likely neutralize all technology level 10 and below.
Our vehicles had been modified negate all forms of interactions with the heavy electromagnetic spectrum, and so far, the results have been satisfactory; nothing inside the ship is affected, and all modules work properly.
Me and my partner have experienced no issues. Over".
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"Report N°3. Name: Rook Blonko. Date: DD/MM/YY of the local intergalactic calendar. Location: Inside the target galaxy.
We have successfully crossed over the border and all modules stay in peak condition.
Currently heading towards our assigned spot. Hoperfully all other teams crossed with the same ease as we did.
It was an intense journey, but nothing we can't handle. IIt is a suitable moment to celebrate the first little victory of our mission with the Amber Ogia I've been saving.
Me and my parter have experienced no issues. Over".
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"This is Ben Tennyson. Now is HH:MM of...night.
Hard to tell because...space.
Anyway, there are so many ships out there. All of them take wing together, they look like a swarm of ants; there are countless of powerful looking ones, I can't see the end of them, but my partner's won't lose out to them!
And those stargates are huge, much much bigger than the ones the Highbreed used back then. I wonder how many Way Big's it would take to fill them.
I'm ready for this".
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"Ben here, HH:MM, daytime...I guess.
There's a blazing galaxy shooting fireballs at us after all, nothing new.
I think I saw some of Rook's Amber Fruit hidden deep in the fridge. I'm sure he won't mind if I take a bite; those fruits are more tasty than they look.
We sure are moving fast but it's still taking too long; it's getting boring.
This hero is dying of boredom, send help!".
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"HH:MM
Important update: We've finally arrived.
The place looks amazing, I can't wait to start!"
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End of Interlude 1.