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Erin also wanted Andrew to join them in their discussion, but as soon as Angela dismissed the class, Andrew vanished from his seat before she even noticed.

It was understandable that Andrew would want some alone time, especially after getting humiliated by receiving a low-tier planet.

So Erin decided to leave him be for now and find him during lunchtime to talk to him alone and cheer him up.

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The group had not expected to be paired up in such a way. Since they were all ex-special class cadets, they believed that they would all be receiving the hardest challenge but it turned out the military was really keeping tabs on their performance and didn't allow any external factors to influence the decision of their assignment.

With there being a limit to only having three people per team, the group was split clean in half as Nathan and Leon would be together on a team for the medium-tier planet mission while Mako and Erin would be together on a team for the high-tier planet.

Just before leaving the classroom, Angela did mention one last thing and it was that the details of their respective planets would be sent to their student cards shortly.

Moments later, right on cue, every cadet's student card began to ping with the details of their designated planets.

Mako and the rest of the group also quickly opened to see what type of planet had been assigned to them.

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Low-Tier Planet: Gorgonis

The first planet highlighted with a green outline was Gorgonis. From space, Gorgonis looked quite similar to Earth but with a larger amount of visible land and small oceans.

The huge land mass wasn't as one massive piece but rather appeared to be riddled with cracks that glistened like veins of silver. In actuality, these veins were thousands of massive swamps and rivers that spanned across the entire land mass.

The planet's surface was predominantly covered in a deep, lush green, indicative of its extensive forests and swamps.

However, unlike Earth, Gorgonis had so many massive, swirling storm systems visible from orbit, their dark clouds interspersed with flashes of lightning. The mountain ranges appear as jagged, dark lines cutting through the green, with their mist-shrouded peaks often obscured by the thick atmosphere. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Location: Gorgonis is situated in the Perseus Arm in Sector 34-B of the Milky Way galaxy, a region known for its dense star clusters and vibrant nebulae. This sector is relatively close to major trade routes, making it a strategic location for both exploration and military operations. The planet orbits a yellow star, similar to Earth's Sun, but slightly larger and more active, contributing to the frequent storm systems that characterize the planet's weather.

Atmospheric Conditions: Gorgonis has a thick, nitrogen-rich atmosphere with higher oxygen levels than Earth. The air is breathable, but the increased oxygen content means that exertion can quickly lead to fatigue. The sky is perpetually overcast, with dense, swirling clouds that often bring torrential rains and thunderstorms.

Terrain: The landscape of Gorgonis is rugged and wild. Towering mountain ranges crisscross the planet, their peaks perpetually shrouded in mist. Vast, dense forests cover much of the land, filled with ancient trees whose roots form a complex, labyrinthine network. Swamps and marshlands are common, teeming with life, and often difficult to traverse. The planet's rivers and lakes are abundant but prone to sudden flooding due to frequent storms.

Available Beast Levels: Gorgonis is home to a wide variety of different, ranging from low to high-level beasts. The forests are inhabited by swift, agile creatures that move through the trees with ease, while the swamps are the domain of massive, amphibious beasts that lie in wait beneath the murky waters. Predators on Gorgonis are cunning and often hunt in packs, making them a formidable challenge even for seasoned cadets.

This was the first time that Mako was observing another planet live in front of him and he was totally nerding out about all the little details that he could observe on the tiny display in his hands.

He was so shocked to see how closely the planet resembled Earth with being relatively the same as Earth

The others were also quite impressed to see just how beautiful the planet actually was and were slightly jealous that they wouldn't be able to visit such a magnificent planet. Moving on they all swiped their screens to check out the medium-tier planet where Nathan and Leon would soon be going.

Medium-Tier Planet: Aetheris Prime

The Planet that appeared under the yellow highlight was called Aetheris Prime.

Unlike Gorgonis which resembled Earth quite a bit, Aetheris Prime was a planet that none of them had ever seen before. The planet was void of any vegetation or water and was just made up of solid rock.

However, it was the terrain, reminiscent of Mars, that caught everyone's eye. The planet's surface was a patchwork of vibrant, iridescent colors, primarily due to its vast crystalline deserts and bioluminescent valleys and mountains.

It was a planet fully made of gemstones!

The crystalline formations caught and reflected the sunlight, making the planet sparkle like a gem against the blackness of space. The deserts appear as brilliant expanses of shimmering blue and white, while the hills and valleys emit a soft, eerie glow that can be seen even from

orbit.

Deep chasms and ravines create dark lines across the surface, adding to the planet's otherworldly appearance with zero clouds to cover its beauty.

Location: Aetheris Prime is located in the Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way galaxy, deep within the "Crystalline Nebula," a vast region known for its unique and beautiful interstellar phenomena. Aetheris Prime orbits a binary star system, consisting of a massive blue giant and a smaller white dwarf. This unusual combination leads to extreme temperature variations and contributes to the planet's striking visual appearance from space.

Atmospheric Conditions: Aetheris Prime boasts a thin atmosphere, rich in helium and other light gases, making breathing difficult without specialized equipment. The sky is a brilliant, almost iridescent blue, with zero cloud cover. The planet experiences extreme temperature fluctuations, with scorching days and freezing nights, necessitating advanced survival gear. Terrain: The terrain of Aetheris Prime is otherworldly and harsh. Vast, crystalline deserts stretch out as far as the eye can see, their surfaces shimmering under the intense sunlight. Towering spires of crystal rise from the ground, creating natural labyrinths and treacherous pathways. In contrast, there are lush, glowing valleys filled with bioluminescent flora that glow in vibrant colors during the night. The planet's surface is also dotted with deep chasms and ravines, some of which are home to hidden underground ecosystems. Available Beast Levels: Aetheris Prime is inhabited by mostly high-level beasts. The crystalline deserts are patrolled by enormous, heavily armored predators that blend seamlessly with their environment. The valleys are home to agile, highly intelligent creatures that use the glowing flora to their advantage, setting traps and ambushes for their prey. The deep chasms hide some of the most fearsome creatures, including advanced-tier beasts that

rule the underground.

Nathan and Leon were left speechless after observing the beauty of the planet but more than that they were about concerned after reading all the environmental conditions of Aetheris

Prime.

There was no organic vegetation or water available which meant that they would have to bring lots with them and ration.

The only interesting part of the planet was the valleys and deep chasms which Nathan predicted would be where most of their mission would be assigned to which wasn't ideal as this meant going into undiscovered enemy territory with no backup plan. "This is definitely going to be a challenge," Nathan said with a calculated look, almost feeling relieved that he now only got the medium tier because he couldn't imagine what the high-tier planet would be like.

With everyone having similar thoughts to Nathan they all quickly swiped to view the last planet which was highlighted in red color, the high-tier planet.

High-Tier Planet: Infernis

The moment the live image of Planet Infernis was displayed on their student cards, everyone's jaw dropped on the floor after witnessing the absurdity that nature had concocted

into existence.

Infernis was a large planet that was orbiting extremely close to its host star which was a

massive red giant.

It was orbiting so close that it was tidally locked with its host star which meant that the half side of the planet always faced the star while the other side always faced away.

This caused there to be a very big difference in temperature between the two sides with the one facing the star displaying a hellish environment with rivers of magma following in every direction with massive mountain ranges and vast flat lands while the other side displayed a snowy tundra-like environment with extremely freezing temperatures with the land covered in several hundred meters of snow and ice.

"How in the hell is this a planet suitable for students to explore?!" Erin could not help but speak out loud after witnessing the absolute nightmare that was going to become their reality

in the coming days.