Zyth

Zyth from low orbit

**Zyth** is an Earth-like planet located about 45 lightyears from Earth. It is located inside the Elysium System and the first off-world human colony.

## History

### First landing

The history of humans' first landing on the Earth-like planet Zyth began on May 12th, 2132. At that time, a groundbreaking mission was initiated to study, explore, and potentially colonize the planet. A total of 150 crew members were selected and sent on this monumental journey through a teleportation device established in low Earth orbit.

Upon their arrival in the vicinity of Zyth, the crew stayed in orbit for a week to conduct thorough scouting missions in order to determine the most suitable landing spot. After surveying approximately 2/8 of the planet's surface, a decision was made to land 100 crew members and their cargo shuttle on a peninsula located near the planet's equator. The remaining 50 crew members continued their research from orbit to gather more information about the planet.

### First Colony

The landing site was chosen with care, and the crew members wasted no time in establishing a colony on Zyth. They named this newly established settlement "Genesis," symbolizing the birth of a new era for humanity. Over a span of two weeks, the crew diligently worked on setting up the infrastructure required for a successful colonization mission.

### Intelligent Native Discovery

Around 1 weeks after the colony has been established, the scientists orbiting Zyth made a significant discovery. Through their advanced mapping techniques, they identified a massive, isolated island near the planet's south pole. To their astonishment, they observed artificial lights emanating from the island, indicating the presence of an intelligent alien civilization. The alien species appeared to have developed cities on the island, exhibiting a level of technology similar to that of Earth in the 1800s.

Intrigued by this unexpected find, the crew from the Genesis Colony decided to send a submarine to discreetly explore the island without alerting the species to their presence. After three weeks of navigating the vast oceans of Zyth, the submarine successfully reached the island's shores. From a safe distance, the crew meticulously observed the species, noting their striking resemblance to humans, albeit with slightly yellowish skin tones. This prompted the humans to refer to them as "Zythlings."

Realizing the potential impact of their presence on the indigenous civilization, the humans made a conscious decision not to disturb the Zythlings and instead focused on their primary mission of establishing a colony on the planet. It became apparent that the Zythlings were unaware of the human presence, as their civilization remained confined to the large island. This revelation served as confirmation that intelligent life existed beyond Earth.

As time went on, additional research missions were dispatched to study the Zythlings from a distance. However, it was observed that the Zythlings showed no inclination to leave their island, and their civilization remained isolated within its confines. The humans respected their desire for seclusion and chose to maintain a policy of non-interference until the appropriate time arrived to establish contact.

### 1000 Years Later

Over the course of the next millennium, the human population on Zyth grew exponentially, reaching approximately 500 million individuals. The colonization efforts proved successful, and the Genesis Colony evolved into a thriving base of operations and a symbol of human resilience and adaptation to a new world.