Pentagon, Office Thirteen.
Colonel Anthony stood next to the whiteboard, clarifying his thoughts to the reconvened former NX17 tracking team.
"...According to the latest data we accessed from the database, there's an over 80% chance that we can confirm NX17 is on a geosynchronous orbit. What does this tell us?
NX17 is powered. Assuming they haven't resupplied NX17 with more fuel, it would have elevated its orbit using its own power, which indicates it has sufficient fuel, advanced technology, and a mysterious purpose.
So, what kind of device would need to change orbits, and for what purpose?"
Anthony's gaze swept over the team members, who were mostly jotting down notes, many of them stroking their chins in thought, occasionally exchanging a few words with one another.
After a moment, someone spoke up:
"If it's a secret and within Earth's vicinity, it must be something designed to be used against Earth. My guess is it's a weapon, some extremely dangerous weapon.
