What winds brought you to this bog of ours! You're risking a lot!

Risk is part of my job. Star Patrol sent me to investigate the mutations on Jeniel. It's you who should be running away from here as soon as possible, you know . . .

I'd be glad to, but it can't be done . . . All incoming space ships are strictly guarded and they don't let anybody near. I don't know what's their plan but ever since the new chief came into power his men have been able to do as they please.

But this is a violation of the settlement code! How long has it been going on?

A few months now. Ever since the last chief disappeared and his substitute took over. There's little doubt among the settlers that good old Berg was killed though . . .

Interesting . . . And what do you know about the disease?

Nothing in particular. No examinations have been done, all facts are being lost There's only rumours circling about . . .

Hmm . . . Seems like I'll have to put my brains to work. Things appear to be far more interesting than I thought. Sergei, did you find something of archaeological significance ?