Second Cosmic Network.
Within the attached space exclusively used by the Star Patrol Council.
In the vast hall, seven councilmen sat aligned at the top, with twenty-two council members positioned behind them like stars surrounding the moon.
Hundreds of prospective star patrollers stood silently below, listening intently.
A giant eye resembling Earth floated above the hall, slowly rotating, emitting an astonishing sense of oppression.
"Councilmen, council members, and prospective star patrollers."
The planet inspector spoke in a low voice: "On March 7th, 2124 at 23:54:27, or eighteen minutes ago, the detection system of the Intelligent Star Group's Moon Fortress 'Lonely Star' was suddenly shielded. The shielding lasted for 31 seconds."
