Approaching Omega

//~Mission to locate Earth-temperate planet for colonisation: failed . . .
//~1000 years out from Earth base, damage to colony sleeper hangars 1, 3 and 4 sustained . . . all lives lost . . . hangars 2 and 5 still operational . . .
//~Mission parameters adjusted: Augmentation of colonists to commence . . .
//~Request all drones and 'bots to medical units to begin experimentation . . .

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