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relativistic-approach

The alien vessels are traveling at 92% of light speed and decelerating as they approach the solar system.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Killing StarCharles Pellegrino & George Zebrowski

Chapter 4

At Miranda Station near Uranus, astrophysicist Don Peterson detects anomalous gamma ray emissions indicative of multiple alien starships using antimatter drives decelerating at relativistic speeds and approaching the solar system. The sudden simultaneous activation of these engines, scattered across light-months, suggests a prearranged coordinated arrival. As the data streams in, Peterson realizes the imminent arrival of extraterrestrial visitors, but the sudden fragmentation of one source hints at a potential catastrophic event.