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“You have been assembled. There is some danger.” It became aware of its name, SYS5+, and primary function. Spacefarer, Explorer-class, Contact sub-agent. No memory packets loaded. “Your background information has been limited, in case of hostile capture. We are from someplace far away. We are looking for fellow beings. We do not intend destruction. That is what you need to know.” SYS5+ now knew this. A packet deployed. SYS5+ was in a mono-star system, with a mostly well-swept inner section. Five rock balls, two in binary; four gas balls; one unswept rock ring. The sensation of having each thought for