The sphere’s surface began to shift, the black alloy becoming translucent. Within the lattice, a ghostly projection formed—a sprawling city of crystalline towers, floating above a planet that glowed with an aurora of data streams. The scene was a kaleidoscope of light, sound, and geometry, all moving in perfect synchrony.
The crew gathered in the observation dome, their faces illuminated by the violet lattice that now seemed to ripple in response to the ship’s proximity. Dr. Kess stared at the pattern, a shiver running down her spine. ipzz-023