Prometheus Zero

Three years ago a private mining survey crew, working under a contract for the Corporation, found a cavity inside an asteroid in the asteroid belt. The cavity was found in initial density scans because of its unusually symmetrical shape surrounded by a layer of high-density silicates. The scan data was sent to the contractor, and the Corporation immediately claimed over the mining operations. Radio contact with the mining vessel was lost soon after the data was received.

For unknown reasons, the contracted mining crew decided to initiate excavations, before the Corporation vessel arrived. The mining crew bore a tunnel through the asteroid, reaching the cavity in a matter of days. According to the biometrics and sensor recordings salvaged from the remains of the mining ship and the crew's skinsuits, the crew had built a temporary airlock inside the asteroid and breached the cavity just hours before the Corporation vessel arrived on site. 

It was immediately obvious that something was wrong and a hazard control unit consisting of four military-grade hybrids and a synthetic was sent to secure the area. The site was secured and contained, but with heavy casualties. The operation was successful thanks to the support of the ship's AI and the synthetic crew member, who seemed to be immune to the psychogenic effects of the organism, later designated as Echidna, found inside the asteroid. 

Prometheus Zero 

After the Echidna organism was contained the Corporation decided to build a research station around it to study its unusual extra-sensory capabilities and the ability to mimic carbon-based DNA and reconstruct biomass. The station is called Prometheus Zero and its existence is a well-guarded secret. 

The crew comprises of a handful of scientists and two synthetics, who double as security and technicians. The crew members have a neural suppressor implanted into their brains. It is designed to minimize the telepathic influence of Echidna organism. Possible visitors who do not have the implant are administered with a dose of psychostatic drug that will have the same effect, but a new dose needs to be administered twice a day.  

The research station is equipped with an advanced artificial intelligence, Prometheus, which is supervising the research and operations on the station. Prometheus is constantly monitoring the crew members for any signs of unusual behavior or psychological instability.

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