Project Hilexos is proving to be one of the most highly ambitious and extremely perilous experiments ever undertaken by an alien race. It is also the most controversial project ever attempted. After years of meticulous research, feasibility studies and final preparation, over 700 of the most brilliant research physicists, astronomers and scientists from several worlds have joined forces to finally attempt the unthinkable. They will attempt to control and manipulate the immense gravitational forces of the most powerful and deadliest spatial anomaly known to exist: a black star.

In my opinion, any attempt at manipulating the immense gravitational forces of a black star is foolhardy. Project Hilexos, despite its phenomenal scientific value, has the potential of causing enormous planetary destruction. I am convinced that there exist forces within our galaxy that are best left alone. -Alverin Ilavien Sahless Independent Research Physicist

Tavus-Alverand Corporation is committed to exceptional quality and excellence. Our goal is to build better worlds through science and technology. Subsequently, Project Hilexos, like no other project before it, will revolutionize scientific and astronomical achievements throughout the entire inhabited galaxy. I refuse to allow some pathetic, pseudo-moralistic doomsayers to jeopardize this project. -Slovas Theamas Larian Senior Head of Operations for Theoretical Research and Development Tavus-Alverand Corporation

Quafeira Sibekk and her Jebaran Opposition Coalition associates are deliberately trying to mislead the public. Despite the unwarranted charges put forth by these uninformed and ignorant troublemakers, Project Hilexos is truly in the best interest of the people. -Kibrana Lacia Solfis Project Division Senior Director Tavus-Alverand Corporation

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"I have been searching for those devices for over thirty years. I will not allow some teenagers to take what is rightfully mine."

-Anthony David Weiss Professor of Archaeology

What is the prize? Virtually unlimited energy. Thus, the resultant gravity-to-energy conversion process, if successful, would yield incalculable power for entire planetary civilizations-power that could conceivably last for millennia. Despite the immeasurable benefits that such a project would bring, many physicists are deeply and profoundly fearful of Project Hilexos. These physicists warn that Project Hilexos is extremely perilous. Aside from encountering planet-shearing gravitational forces, lab personnel are under the constant threat of accidental exposure to immense levels of x-ray, gamma and other forms of lethal cosmic radiation that could reduce a living person to ashes. Regardless, some corporate and government officials publicly tout Project Hilexos as a major breakthrough in peaceful scientific and astronomical research. Among some political and military officials, Project Hilexos is a scientific experiment that has far greater potential: The ultimate galactic weapon. Project Hilexos is thus raising the specter of civil conflict and intergalactic war. Amazingly, three young teenagers, located on a distant and unknown planet called earth, will become unwitting participants in this situation. Their part in this will become a major factor in this burgeoning crisis.

Peaceful Astronomical Research or Ultimate Galactic Weapon?

AN OMINOUS SCIENTIFIC PROJECT