Jason was incredibly busy.
Watching crates of processed materials ride the space elevator into orbit while the inventory spreadsheets grew longer by the minute gave him a strange, almost miserly sense of satisfaction.
It wasn't just him; every citizen aboard the Ark shared the sentiment. Everyone could see the endless stream of automated drones hauling massive cargo payloads. The daily news and digital feeds were flooded with these updates.
Although the Ark had been fully stocked when it originally departed from Nyx, the cargo bays were primarily filled with common, easily accessible materials like iron, copper, and aluminum. Precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum were always in short supply. While the existing reserves met basic industrial requirements, there was never enough to satisfy public demand.
Now, with vast quantities of precious resources practically lying on the planet's surface like common gravel, how could the Federation not be overjoyed?
