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[resultofwar]

When did humanity make first contact with aliens in the alternate realities represented here?

[Filtered to Infirmary Staff; visible to Ariadne]

Is it necessary to move someone in a coma to the infirmary?

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[resultofwar]

How did the public react?

[collector]

There were the expected declarations of the end of the world, but the majority had been consuming science fiction for long enough not to be surprised. Most seemed pleased to have it all finally brought out in the open.

[resultofwar]

How long ago was this for you?

[collector]

Over five centuries. I'm from the early 27th century. [Going by Earth Normal measurements, taking the base off of the CE calender, and ignoring all the conscious adjustments that are forced by alternate-sized solar systems, cryogenic sleep, faster-than-light travel, and all the other shenanigans that make it really hard for people from his era to give their birthday.]

[resultofwar]

I'm operating on a different calendar system then most people here, but from what I've read, I understand the conversion.

[collector]

What calendar system do you use? [Because calendars are often based on important events, so he is curious.]

[resultofwar]

After Colonization. It was After Colony 195 when I left.

[collector]

Planetary colonisation or settled space stations?

[resultofwar]

Space stations.

[collector]

Have there been many trips to Mars by your time? Enough to have a good look-around for evidence of other life forms, I mean.

[resultofwar]

Yes.

[collector]

[Ah, people who love the monosyllables.] And nothing was found?

[resultofwar]

Not that I'm aware of.