Space: 1999 - S3 Ep3 - “Rocky Planet, Difficult Planet.”
Recording of Dr. Helena Russell.
7844 days since abandoning Earth’s orbit.
Alpha has entered the orbit of a curious planet, which appears more like a cluster of rocks.
Maya has not picked up any vital signals; it is apparently uninhabited.
Nevertheless, John wanted to descend for reconnaissance with Eagle 1 along with Alan.
Fortunately, Alan is a skilled pilot; the landing turned out to be quite challenging due to the rugged terrain.
Rocks, stones, and more rocks as far as the eye can see.
We wondered what the usefulness of such a planet could be.
The only advantage is that the atmosphere is breathable, but the surface is unmanageable, unless you are a skilled climber.
It’s no coincidence that both Alan and John have risked tumbling down the rocks more than once.
Bastard rocks, if only they served a purpose!
The analyses confirm that it is not possible to extract useful materials. Nothing... this planet is also uncolonizable.
John and Alan returned to Eagle 1, just in time to head back to Alpha, which has meanwhile resumed its journey, propelled by who knows what incomprehensible astral forces.
But who really knows?
End of recording.
