Dear Reader
Time Since the Comet Carpenter Choo left the Kuiper Belt: 11 Days
Distance Travelled: 98,214,285.84 Miles
Distance to Earth: 4,187,500,005.36 Miles
Estimated Time To Arrival on Earth: 1 Year, 3 Months and 12 Days
Tashi delek, thank you for visiting, welcome and I hope this finds you in peace and serenity. As you know my fellow monks and I are researching past events in an attempt to discover the truth behind Project (M)Earth and the comet named Carpenter Choo which is now on its way to Earth. This update relates what we have learned of events dating back to 01 October 2277, just after Eric Carpenter joined Stephem Enterprises to help investigate the comet and its odd behaviour.
Eric Carpenter joined Stephem Enterprises on 01 October 2277 and immediately built relationships with people who could help deal with the new threat speeding towards the Earth at 370,000mph. Working with Helios P Stephem gave him access to some of the most influential people and once they knew of his relationship with Stephem were very eager to make themselves available and help the cause. On 3 October, a meeting was held between JÖRD and Stephem Enterprises using the 3DVR capability for those not able to attend in person. The main purpose was to agree the object’s path, its threat potential and the agreed preferred course of action. This was Eric’s first meeting with JÖRD and listening to the recordings we can tell he was nervous at the start, but then seems to build in confidence. We know his dealings with JÖRD years ago greatly affected him in a negative way. But this is different as everyone can now see the threat approaching Earth. His previous dealing led to ridicule. The planet he though he discovered proved to be an error in his observations and calculations. We have been able to retrieve a transcript of the meeting which was held on 3 October 2277 and have included parts of it below in this update.
Juan Lopez – “Thanks for joining our meeting everyone. To clarify, this initial meeting has been called between JÖRD and Stephem Enterprises. Some of you are appearing via 3DVR and the rest of you are at Stephem Enterprises and JÖRD headquarters. Helios are you there?”
Helios P Stephem – “Hi guys. I’m here.”
(Thich Hanh Tu – Stephem seemed particularly jovial despite the circumstances of the meeting).
Juan Lopez – “It’s been nearly three weeks since this comet, now called Carpenter Choo was discovered. Within a matter of hours after discovery, the body left the Kuiper Belt and for some reason began a journey on Sunday 23 September 2277, which when we projected the path placed it directly on a collision course with Earth. This is a comet, but with a difference. Many people are suggesting this has a level of intelligence which is unheard of. Its speed was 370,000mph, which has remained constant. Using this data we can predict from this day, 3 October 2277, Carpenter Choo will arrive on Earth 1 Year, 3 Months and 12 Days, on Wednesday, 15 January 2279.”
Helios P Stephem – “Juan, can you confirm the reports of this thing making slight adjustments to speed and heading?”
Juan Lopez – “Hi Helios. Yes, there have been very slight, almost infinitesimal changes to those two parameters. And yes, each of those changes ensures it stays on a collision course with Earth. Let me welcome Eric Carpenter to the team. I think you’ll all agree we are lucky to have such a good scientist and astronomer with us. Also, as one of the discoverers of the comet Carpenter Choo, he has a very strong link with it. He’s been brought in by Helios, who will now explain Eric’s role. Helios, over to you.”
Helios P Stephen – “Yes. Thanks Juan. Eric will be fulfilling a very important role. This threat, which seems to have appeared from nowhere has attracted unprecedented attention. But looking at the early stages of its trajectory, there seems to be a definite threat to the Earth and it’s our job to assess this and make recommendations to JÖRD, the GN and Governments around the world. Eric, over to you.”
Eric Carpenter – “Thanks Helios. Glad to be here. Well, since the discovery of this comet, public interest has grown greatly, as have the rumours and speculation. As scientists, it’s our job to analyse the threat and then take appropriate action. So far, the viable options we have are do nothing and allow it to approach the Earth. Secondly, try to intercept, communicate and maybe deflect it. The final option conflicts with our duties as scientists, destroy it. The only problem with the last option is we’ll then have a multitude of fragments threatening the Earth, which will be nearly impossible to control. One thing which seems to be apparent, even though it’s still early, this comet seems to be an intelligent entity. It seems to be deliberately travelling here to the Earth, suggesting an intelligence – which may or may not be malevolent. I am constantly monitoring its path, running calculations and simulations. Every time the result is the same, a collision course with the Earth. None of these simulations have included a trip around the Sun. Computer, please display Carpenter Choo projected path and final destination.”
At this point records show a 3DVR image popped up which showed the part of the Kuiper Belt from where the comet originated. Its journey over the past eleven days was shown, covering a distance of 98 million miles. A countdown display, showing the distance left to travel to the Earth was prominently displayed. While listening to the background noise in the meeting we could hear from the attendee reactions people felt very uneasy as realisation of a collision set it in.
Helios P Stephem – “Guys, I can see you’re all shocked. But as frightening as it seems, there are always options, you know.”
Unidentified Meeting delegate – “How do you mean, Helios?”
Helios P Stephem – “Well, currently we don’t have enough facts or evidence to predict what this thing will do. One thing is sure though, it has changed the world forever. We have to prepare for each of the scenarios we have discussed. In particular, what do we do if it does continue straight to Earth and threaten all life? Are we to go the way of the dinosaurs?”
Juan Lopez – “But Helios, what can we do – realistically?”
Helios P Stephem – “Juan, I’m surprised at you. Have you not ever heard of Project (M)Earth? It’s a little thing I’ve been working on – forever! We’ve successfully completed phases 1 and 2. The third stage will be the culmination of all the research and hard work; the terraformation of Mars, creating a new world, (M)Earth. Think of it, a refuge for such potentially cataclysmic events, such as what we’re possibly experiencing now. Eric, what do you think?”
Eric Carpenter – “Well Helios, It’s eleven days into its journey and will be here in sixteen months. I’m sorry to say everyone, the longer we deliberate and debate, the less time we have. This comet is travelling 103 miles every second. Since this meeting started, it travelled 93,000 miles. It doesn’t stop for breaks, rest or sleep. It just continues to travel to Earth for reasons not known.”
Helios P Stephem – “Ladies and Gentlemen, if all else fails we have at our disposal the ability to terraform the surface of Mars. This will provide a sanctuary to a proportion of the population of Earth, assuming this thing is intentionally threatening our existence.”
Unidentified Meeting delegate – “Mr Stephem, assuming this contingency was agreed upon and invoked, how would the decision be made as to who was lucky enough to relocate to Mars….”
Helios P Stephem – “(M)Earth, it’s (M)Earth!”
(Thich Hanh Tu – We were surprised Stephem showed uncharacteristic frustration at this delegate calling Mars by it’s correct name)
Meeting Delegate – “Sorry, I Meant (M)Earth. It’s difficult to get used to that. What I was saying…”
Juan Lopez – “Don’t worry. We understand what you are saying. You must understand, here we have a potential threat approaching Earth and Helios is offering to provide a refuge for a proportion of the population. This has yet to be discussed, agreed and decided upon by JÖRD and the GN. Time is ticking. He concedes due to the physical size of Mars, not everyone will obtain automatic passage and those chosen will be key to the survival of the Human Race, should the worst fears occur.. How we choose which people are key is not yet known. We have never faced this type of emergency. I suspect the key personnel may be Doctors, scientists, artists, musicians and so on. There could possibly be a lottery type system in place for a percentage which will be up for grabs by individuals not fulfilling any of the categories required to rebuild the Human Race. We have to understand, not everyone has an automatic right to gain passage to (M)Earth. Just because an individual exists does not give them an automatic right to continue in that existence. This will need to be discussed with the GN and the rest of JÖRD. It is not for us to say who will and will not have passage to (M)Earth. Our job here is to examine the threat and make possible recommendations.”
Helios P Stephem – “Thanks Juan, well put. I agree. Eric, based on your readings and research, are you able to make any predictions on this comet and its intentions?”
(Thich Hanh Tu – We noticed at this point Stephem was much calmer after the last exchange.)
Eric Carpenter – “Well none yet, Helios. As you can see from the footage, it is following a path which places it on a collision course with Earth. Andy and I have looked through our footage to see if there could possibly be anything to give away its origin, or whether it could be part of something larger, or even part of a fleet of these things. Nothing.”
Helios P Stephem – “Thanks, Eric. Just to let everyone know Eric’s involvement, as he is the discoverer of the comet and due to his vast knowledge of that region of space, he will be reporting into me with updates and recommendations for possible actions to take against this comet. I would ask that all of you give him and Andy all the support they both need.”
The meeting continued and the main action point which was agreed was for Helios P Stephem to speak with the President of the GN (Global Nations), to discuss his plan to terraform Mars as a refuge for a proportion of Earth’s population if nothing can be done to stop the comet Carpenter Choo.
This threat has caused much unrest, anxiety and fear globally. And this is the point where we began to sense there was more to this comet. We will research more and bring you the next stages of this threat heading towards Earth.
Jeh Yong.
Thich Hanh Tu
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