AENEAS FILES-6: PER ASPERA AD ASTRA

The following transcript is between mission control and a shuttle class Taurus-1. On board the Taurus are as follows: Director Roger Johnson, Doctor John Maximilian, Doctor Lillian Traylor, Lupita Smith of the Starborn Aerospace astronaut corp., Lyn Valentine of the Starborn Aerospace astronaut corp.

The following communication is primarily between Director Johnson and Flight Director Kylie Anderson.

Director Johnson: Boy Anderson, am I going to miss solid ground. It's hard to believe that I'm finally going out there.

Flight Director Anderson: Indeed, we're going to miss you down here at control. You sure you're up for this?

Director Johnson: This has probably been said many times before, by many, many different people, but I was made for this moment. All those years of studying rocketry and such are finally going to pay off.

Flight Director Anderson: Yes Sir! I can't think of a more fitting use of your skills. Saving the Juno system.

Director Johnson: Yes. I think that I should feel incredibly anxious right now, but I actually feel kind of zen about this.

Flight Director Anderson: Well, that is good for our mission. At least you won't make any panic decisions.

Dr. Maximilian: Director, you should sit back in your seat and get ready. We're launching in around forty seconds.

Director Johnson: Well, you heard the man, I'm about to go. Take care of mission control Anderson.

Flight Director Anderson: I will sir. Per aspera ad astra.

Director Johnson: Godspeed Anderson, Godspeed- The sound of the Taurus's engines drown out Johnson as the ship lifts off, starting it's mission to take them to the Pioneer-2 in LDO.