Planet X

Let me tell you about a world that exists somewhere that mirrors our own in every way. There's oxygenated water, photosynthesis, and multicelled organisms walking and flying around. But that's pretty much where the similarities stop.

On this planet, let's call it Planet X, up is what we call down, left what we call right, good is actually bad and hot's what we call cold, our white is their black, our full their empty. Peace means war. Lies mean truth.

You see, there are people up there. Though I can't quite call them people. They have brains, spines, major organs, and limbs, but that's where the similarities stop. The inhabitants of Planet X evolved a little differently to suit their unique environment.

When we first detected them, we had ten thousand questions. Should we trade with them, kill them or breed with them? What's the appropriate response to dealing with beings exactly the opposite of you?

Let's not lose our cool here, people. This is a chance, an opportunity to learn and grow as we onboard new data. At the very least, we can take their resources. That's exactly what we'll do. Can't you see we're in little trouble ourselves?

And I can promise you one thing – those Xers ain't coming in peace. Goddamnit, they've got problems of their own they're trying to fix. It's only right we take their things first. Are you with me, soldier?

We're t-minus five minutes to arrival here, people. When we land there's gonna be a lot of chaos and confusion. Their defense systems pegged us coming round Alpha Centauri and they've arranged a little welcoming party.

Remember your training. Stick to your unit. Look at the person to your left. See their brave face? You are the leanest, meanest motherfuckers Mother Earth ever created. And you are gonna bring the pain to every single one of those Xers no matter what they throw back.

It's an honour to serve with you. Now let's make humanity proud. For the Humans! Come get some!!!