In the distance, a new expedition vessel approached, its hull bearing the insignia of the IPTD. The next chapter of the river’s story was about to begin, and the echo of the first successful rescue would guide every future endeavor.
A sudden shockwave rippled through the water—an undercurrent, perhaps a seismic tremor, pushed the algae mass into the drone’s path. IPTD‑883’s collision avoidance system kicked in, but the sheer mass of the algae clung to its hull, siphoning away energy. Iptd 883 Rio 3
IPTD‑883’s sonar pinged, mapping the cavernous void. The AI detected a massive, tangled mass of , a new species that had proliferated after a failed terraforming experiment a decade earlier. The algae excreted acidic compounds that were choking the river’s life. In the distance, a new expedition vessel approached,