The Odyssey returned to the colony, the Builders' data filling their computers. The knowledge was immense—medicine, energy, star maps. Captain Elena Vasquez stood on the observation deck, watching the settlers build their new home.
"Command, this is Odyssey. The colony is thriving."
"Copy, Odyssey. Good work."
The Builder leader appeared beside her. "Your people work hard."
"They have to. This is their only home."
The leader's eyes glowed. "We have found a second planet. Earth-like. Uninhabited. It could be a new home for our people."
Elena nodded. "Then we'll help you build