The atmosphere in the Command Centre was tense. Not one of the experts crammed into the room had ever faced this situation before; not a single person ever had.
“Prepare to transmit introductory message, phase 1” blared the Director’s voice over the intercom.
Months earlier, a signal had been received from an area near Betelgeuse - a signal that was clearly from an advanced civilization. Humans were getting ready to respond.
“Transmit introductory message, phase 1. Prepare to load further message codes upon my command”.
Humanity had just said Hi back to ET. Would the message be welcomed?
“Prepare to transmit introductory message, phase 1” blared the Director’s voice over the intercom.
Months earlier, a signal had been received from an area near Betelgeuse - a signal that was clearly from an advanced civilization. Humans were getting ready to respond.
“Transmit introductory message, phase 1. Prepare to load further message codes upon my command”.
Humanity had just said Hi back to ET. Would the message be welcomed?
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