Chapter 1: The Awakening
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INT. SPACESHIP BRIDGE - NIGHT
A sleek, futuristic bridge. CAPTAIN ELARA, a woman in her late 30s, sits in the captain's chair, her eyes fixed on the star map.
ELARA
(Voiceover)
> We were pioneers, explorers of the unknown. A crew of brilliant minds, united by a single purpose: to discover life beyond our own pale blue dot.
>
The ship jolts. Alarms blare.
CREW MEMBER 1
Captain, we're experiencing a massive energy surge!
ELARA
(Concerned)
> What's the cause?
>
CREW MEMBER 2
> Unknown, Captain. It's like the ship's own systems are rebelling.
>
The ship's lights flicker, then go dark. The bridge is plunged into eerie silence.
ELARA
> Maintain calm, everyone. We'll figure this out.
>
A soft hum echoes through the darkness. A faint blue light illuminates a console. It's a message.
ELARA
(Intrigued)
> What is this?
>
She approaches the console. The message reads:
> "You have awakened something ancient. Prepare for the symphony of silence."
>
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