A space exploration team was searching for new planets to explore for years when they came across a deserted planet that seemed promising. Not finding it on any of ther regular star charts, they decided to name it Arithopeio. Arithopeio is a desolate, abandoned planet that was once home to a thriving civilization. It is a rocky world with a thin atmosphere, and its surface is covered in deep canyons, jagged mountains, and vast deserts. The planet is located in a remote corner of the galaxy, far from any known inhabited worlds. After landing their ship, they chose four crew members to to explore the planet near the ship. This team wasn't outside for long before they noticed a ruined building in the distance. Curious, they made their way over to the building and cautiously entered. The inside was dark and musty, and as they searched through the rubble, they came across a curious site. Slumped over in an old armchair by the back of a stoney wall sat an android. It appeared to be lifeless, but as they examined it closer, they noticed a dim blinking light on the back of it's head indicating that it was still powered. The team was shocked. They had never seen an android like this before. It was clear that it had been sitting there for a long time, and they couldn't understand how it had managed to survive all these years on its own. As they tried to understand what had happened, they couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. Suddenly, the android sat upright and stared at them from the darkness. "Who are you?" it asked, its voice robotic and cold and weary. At first, they couldn't understand it's language, but their tanslater quickly picked up on the language and they were able to communicate with the android. "I'm Captain Maria Rodriguez, and these are my team members, John, Emily, and Jack," she said. "We're from the planet Earth, exploring new planets, looking for signs of life." The android nodded slowly. "I am Gamma," it said. The android immediately began speaking to the team, warning them of the dangers on the planet. "You must leave immediately," Gamma said. "This facility was used to conduct dangerous experiments, and the planet is still contaminated with hazardous materials." Captain Rodriguez and her team were taken aback by the android's sudden anxious appearance and the warning it provided. "How do you know all of this?" Captain Rodriguez asked. Gamma explained that it had been left behind to monitor the facilities contamination levels and ensure that no one else fell victim to it's dangers. It had been programmed with a wealth of knowledge about the facility and the experiments that had been conducted there. "We had no idea," Captain Rodriguez said. "We are only here to explore and gather information." "Then you must leave immediately," Gamma said. "This planet is not safe for biological units such as yourselves. The experiments that were conducted here have left behind dangerous substances that could harm you." Captain Rodriguez looked at her team members and saw them shaking their heads as they began getting strange readings from their sensors. From their frightened looks, she knew that they had to take Gamma's warning seriously. She ordered her team to pack up their equipment and prepare to leave the facility as soon as possible. As they made their way back to their ship, Captain Rodriguez couldn't help but wonder about the abandoned android and the dangers it had warned them about. After a thorough decontamination of their suits, they quaranteed themselves in a special section of their ship safe from the rest of the crew. She warned the rest of the ship's crew about the dangers of this planet and upon leaving the planet, had them send a report back to their superiors and inform them of the potential hazards on the planet. Thanks to Gamma's warning, Captain Rodriguez and her team were able to leave the planet safely and return home, grateful to the abandoned android for its help and warning. Thank you for taking a peek! Your support is greatly appreciated!