Annette is a proper expert in biology and virology. When it comes to surveying a planet for substances harmful to humans, she probably has more authority than Star-Lord.
Led by Ethan, the first landing party stepped onto the Purple Star using teleportation magic.
Air tests concluded that the air on this planet was breathable, but neither Star-Lord nor Ethan was foolish enough to land without any protective gear.
All members put on their combat suits. Ethan also provided Gamora and Star-Lord with extra sets of his new-style suits.
This composite multi-functional suit can be used for combat or simply as a spacesuit.
In addition to the innermost layer of tight-fitting clothing, armor plates can be added to the outside, along with some special equipment, such as a small oxygen supply device. Although this device does not look large or heavy, it can guarantee twenty-four hours of oxygen consumption during strenuous activity.
At the same time, there is more than one oxygen cylinder in this small oxygen supply device, and they can be replaced very easily. Coupled with everyone having sufficiently large spatial items, it can be said that no one here needs to worry about oxygen issues.
Only Groot the tree-person did not change suits. According to Rocket Raccoon, Groot can adapt to most planetary environments and does not need protective gear at all.
Star-Lord really liked the gear he was wearing, especially the modular design that could be adjusted freely according to different situations, which perfectly suited his preferences.
"Aside from the all-black color, I think this suit is perfect."
"Black was chosen with night combat and infiltration in mind, making it easier to hide under the cover of night."
Star-Lord nodded. Black was not really a drawback. He just mentioned the color due to personal preference.
After fiddling with the suit for a while, although it did not have a helmet, the entire suit formed an energy layer that completely enveloped the head, so no helmet did not mean the head was unprotected.
At the same time, a holographic image was generated in front of his eyes, allowing the user to see the suit's various data and current status, and even some of the user's physical condition data.
This data was only visible to the user, similar to a projection onto the pupil. Ethan was not sure if this technology was science or magic. Maybe it was a hybrid.
Forcing himself to suppress the urge to continue studying it, Star-Lord tried hard to shift his attention back to the planet.
"Let's set up a temporary camp here first."
Their landing spot was on the plain between the purple ocean and the dense primeval forest. It was relatively open here, with nothing obstructing their view.
The milky white ground felt very soft underfoot. When they observed it from the sky, they thought it was a beach, but upon stepping on it, they discovered it was actually soil mixed with gravel.
Annette squatted down and fiddled for a while, pushing aside some of the gravel on the top layer to reveal softer soil underneath, which was still milky white.
"It's relatively open here, so if something suddenly appears, we can see it in time and react."
Everyone nodded in agreement. On an unfamiliar planet, safety was the most important thing.
Even Rocket Raccoon, who usually loved to argue with Star-Lord, did not raise any objections at this time. He walked around the open area, constantly surveying the forest not far away, thinking about how to set up defensive positions. Rocket Raccoon was very good at setting up various traps.
"Let's go, Groot. We will walk around the area first and set up some early warning devices."
Logan instinctively wanted to light up again, but after taking it out, he realized there was an energy layer around his head, and he was in a state of absolute isolation. Everyone's conversations were through the suit's external speakers or communication devices. At this moment, he could not smoke a cigar, so he had to put it back.
"I'll go with you."
Star-Lord and Annette were mainly responsible for surveying various data, Gamora was assisting Star-Lord, and Ethan had to constantly monitor everyone's situation and take them away in time if necessary.
Rocket Raccoon, Groot, and Logan came along as combat personnel.
Rocket Raccoon had extensive space adventure experience, Groot could adapt to almost any environment, and Logan had terrifying survival abilities. At the same time, the abundant vitality of this planet was suitable for him to utilize his increasingly powerful druidic abilities.
With these three, even if they encountered something, it probably would not be these few who would be unlucky.
As for Nebula? She was purely tagging along, or rather, assisting Ethan.
Of course, she was not actually there to fetch tea, pour water, or do odd jobs. For instance, right now, Ethan was asking Nebula about space travel knowledge. He also wanted to learn some theoretical knowledge about piloting various spacecraft.
Although spacecraft built by different civilizations have many differences, some things are generally universal, especially today when the major civilizations in the Milky Way have become familiar with each other, and many things have fixed standards. So even for a spacecraft they had never encountered before, some veterans could figure out how to operate it with a little study.
"This is a completely different universe from mine, maybe with entirely different rules?"
Plus, the spaceship Ethan was planning to retrieve was from another universe, and she did not know what its operating system would be like.
"Then tell me about things other than piloting."
Operational aspects were difficult to teach, but some knowledge about space navigation was universal.
Due to Nebula's unique physical nature, she could not only explain verbally but also use various visual demonstrations. A cyborg body could display holographic images, which allowed Ethan to better grasp this completely unfamiliar new knowledge.
While Ethan was learning new things, Annette was busy taking samples from the ground, nearby plants, and the sea. Then she took out a simple workbench from her storage space and began testing them one by one.
Logan and Rocket Raccoon had also returned after a large circuit. They had set up some simple early warning devices and traps nearby. Although they had not seen any signs of life during their tour, and Logan had not sensed any creatures nearby, they did not feel their actions were unnecessary.
Even Logan, who had never experienced space adventures, was a veteran with rich experience and understood that survival often depended on being more careful and cautious than others, although most of the time he relied on his immortality.
Star-Lord also took out detection equipment and collected various data. Based on the data obtained so far, this planet was a very good habitable planet. Annette's tests even showed that the composition of the purple sea was water containing various nutrients.
"What does that mean?"
Annette did not even look up, but continued to work, taking a moment to explain her various test results to Ethan.
"The seawater contains a large number of microorganisms, which is why the water looks purple. It is just uncertain whether this ocean only contains these microorganisms or if more advanced life forms already exist."
Ethan nodded. If that were the case, the possibility of intelligent life already existing on this planet could not be ruled out. Even if no civilization had formed, there might be primitive tribes or large beasts, and so on.
The best outcome would be that life had just begun on this planet and had not yet evolved into more advanced intelligent beings.
He never only thought about things in the best possible light. He began to consider that since this world had all the foundations for life to exist, perhaps they might encounter some local natives.
If they were lucky, it would be primitive natives or simply wild beasts. If they were unlucky, a unique civilization might have already formed, but at a relatively low level of development, which was why they had not discovered the training ground orbiting the Purple Star like a satellite.
After explaining Annette's findings to the others, Rocket Raccoon said he would place a few more traps around. Also, considering the possibility of intelligent life, he would set the traps more discreetly.
Ethan and Nebula began setting up some basic infrastructure. They would be busy on this planet for a while and needed at least a place to stay. After all, Ethan could not send them back to the ship to rest every day. Moreover, there were too many people on the ship now, and it was not very comfortable for everyone.
According to Ethan's plan, if nothing unexpected happened, they would gradually bring everyone to the planet and live there together for a period, considering it a personal experience of the planet's conditions.
"Annette, put your things away for now. I am going to start building the house."
The so-called house-building was taking out the space habitat, similar to the structure in The Martian, that he had specifically asked Tony to procure from his spatial storage.
Because Ethan's storage space capacity had increased, large structures like this could be placed directly in the space and taken out for use when needed.
As for this special house, he had specifically asked Tony to buy it and then assembled it in advance and put it into his space. Otherwise, simply stocking Star-Lord's ship with basic supplies would not have taken so many days.
With a wave of Ethan's hand, a white structure often seen in movies appeared out of thin air in the open area.
The interior of this building had an independent air circulation system, and Tony had specially installed some additional equipment. The exterior also had an energy layer for protection, preventing attacks while also preventing the intrusion of unknown microorganisms.
So when resting inside the house, everyone could take off their protective gear and carry out all daily activities. The laboratory for testing samples was in a separate area, with dedicated entrances and exits.
After completing some initial defensive arrangements and sample collection work, everyone entered the only safe house to rest. The first day of landing on the Purple Star passed uneventfully.
(To be continued.)
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