The Federation had no reason to hide such monumental news; they broadcasted it directly to the public.
A planet had been discovered dead ahead!
In an instant, the entire ship erupted in a fever pitch of excitement!
What did a planet represent?! It meant their arduous, anxiety-filled, and uncertain voyage was finally nearing its end! It meant humanity's darkest days were behind them!
A massive terrestrial planet would undoubtedly possess abundant mineral wealth, including uranium, liquid water, and organic compounds like methane. It was as if endless resources were beckoning to humanity!
With resources, they could completely escape the shadow of material scarcity. With resources, they could accelerate their technological advancement... The benefits were immeasurable.
Even though the planet was still fourteen light-years away, the citizens had already begun their preemptive celebrations.
Thank God, thank Lady Luck, and thank the Son of God...
