<div align="center">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/98/JacksonTalbon.jpg)</div>Jackson Talbot swore long and hard, but still his ship refused to respond.   Warning sirens blared and red lights flashed all around him, but despite all his efforts, he could only make the oncoming impact as minimal as possible.  Strapping into his life chair, he slammed his bio-helmet on his head and flicked the atmosphere controls.<br/><br/>A soft-feminine voice came from the control panel.  "Impact in 5...4...3"<br/><br/>As the Bella, the name of the ships's computer, counted down to impact, Jackson remembered to keep his body loose, though the urge to brace was almost overwhelming.  First there was a grinding sound as the ship hit the planet.  The whole ship rocked, and while the special seat he sat in was developed to take the brunt of the impact, he too was wobbled around like a toy man being shaken by a giant child.<br/><br/>Dazed for a moment as the ship finally came to a halt, he could only sit there.  Slowly coming out of his stupor, he punched a series of codes in the panels on his chair.  His ship, while not dead, was gravely injured and his chances of leaving this planet were slim.  His heart sunk and a bitter taste filled his mouth.<br/><br/>Pressing a button, he released the straps that bound him.  "Time to check out my new home."  He took in a steadying breath.  Grabbing the scanner, he opened the portal and made his way outside.  He sucked in his breath.  The world about his was beautiful.  There was an abundance of plant and animal life.  His heart beat faster and hope filled him.  If the readings cleared, he had a chance to actually live here.  Running the scan quickly, a grin broke across his lips.  The oxygen levels were very high, and the gravity was a bit lighter than the earth's, making it easier for him to walk...in fact he was stronger here than at home.<br/><br/>"I'm gonna like it here."  he couldn't help but laugh as he removed his outer suit, leaving only his inner suit on.<br/><br/>