HMS Dampier: Introduction

Four thousand years ago, a glorious civilization dotted the landscape of this planet. It has since been destroyed, but its ruins remain. You are the captain of the Starship Dampier, a survey vessel sent out by the Royal Legion. Her Mission: to seek out the remains of civilization on Gliese 667 Cc, a planet in the Scorpius constellation. It is much hotter and much larger than Earth, but Civilization had still manage to emerge on this alien world. The Queen had given your vessel the responsibility to investigate the ruins of this long lost civilization, and send them back to the Royal Society, on Earth.

It has taken 227 years for the HMS Dampier to reach Gliese 667Cc, a full 8 generations since its launch. You have risen in the ranks since your birth and was appointed Captian only a month ago. As your ship reaches its destination, your first major decision as the rank nears.

Captain, what will you decide to do first?


 * 1) Scan from Orbit
 * 2) Send a Ground Crew