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Satellite Log: Cycle 731 S.A. (Earth Calendar)
Current Location: Northern Hemisphere (Coords approx. 78°, 16°)
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Reporting Officer: Cosmos
Happy New Year to all stationed down on Earth’s surface! Another complete solar cycle without the planet’s resources falling into Decepticon possession. My congratulations to all our warriors.
Unsure of how many of my reports are reaching the Ark, but nonetheless I think it necessary to take them.
No significantly unusual activity sighted from the atmosphere in the last 48 hours. However, I have observed a mildly concerning trend of what appear to be gunpowder kegs being launched into the air and detonated mid-flight all over the more densely populated areas of the planet. Interception of radio waves from earth suggests these ‘fireworks’ are customary, but I cannot help but fear for the fragile humans in their handling of such dangerous materials. Suggestion to politely remove them from sapien possession wherever they are sighted.
There have been a couple of minor astronomical events of interest above atmospheric view:
- One meteor shower a few nanokliks Northwest of my current coordinates
- One Aurora Borealis, which I am fortunate enough to witness as I take this report.
The Aurora Borealis is an earthen phenomenon caused by an interaction between the planet’s magnetic field and its sun that causes large swathes of multicoloured lights to ripple across the sky.
It is very beautiful. I wish you all could see it.
In response to the concerns regarding my own medical status implied in the last reply to my signal:
I am functioning optimally for the most part. Apart from some minor paint scratches and concave indents in my chassis caused by debris and minor patrol scraps from the last (EC) month, I have my full range of joint and swivel movement and am easily capable of smooth and uninterrupted two-way transformation.
My mental state is stable. I appreciate the concern surrounding this variable, but I assure you, a space-mobile alt-mode is not the only qualification I have for this job.
I will, however, require a refuel soon. Though I am also appreciative of the supply caches jettisoned up to my position every month, I would like to put forth a request to our Prime to land, and to spend perhaps one (EC) week at home base in celebration of the solar cycle. I am aware of the importance of my position, and that as the main Autobot satellite unit I have a responsibility to uphold the security of the atmosphere of Earth and provide information regarding interplanetary Decepticon activity and the like. That being said; I am only cybertronian. I have been deliberately waiting for a dry spell in enemy activity to put forth my proposal so that my absence may not affect our tactical position.
I understand that breaking formality is unprofessional and unlike myself, but on the small chance that it affects the outcome of my request’s approval even slightly; it is desperately lonely up here.
On a lighter note, I have finally finished documenting my observations on all the visible Earth-centric human-recorded constellations, which are very different from our own. You cannot see any of our home planet’s constellations such as the Key or Golden Disk, but there are equally enthralling patterns with just as interesting folklore I am yet to educate myself on. I would like to continue some of my studies from the ground, perhaps with human input.
Once again wishing all you on the surface a Happy New Year.
Signing off.
Officer Cosmos, Autobot Space Division (ASD)