Chapter 1: The Anomaly

In the year 2150, Earth had long been a hub of technological marvels. Humans had explored the far reaches of space, establishing colonies on distant planets. Among them, the colony on Kepler-186f was at the forefront of scientific discovery. Dr. Emily Carter, a brilliant astrophysicist, detected a mysterious anomaly on the edge of the galaxy. It seemed to defy the laws of physics, emitting signals that hinted at a source of unimaginable power.