My Little Pony: My Little Pony The Martian

AMICITAS Mission Three – Mission Day 107

ARES 3 solar day 108

[08:09] JPL: Good morning, Mark. This is still Venkatkapol. First I want to inform you that we are currently preparing you to conduct some scientific experiments after the harvest is completed. The specific content includes chemical analysis of soil samples cultivated in residential areas and caves, and collecting surface samples about one kilometer southeast of the residential area and below the entrance slope of the cave as an experimental control group. In addition, there are other mineralogy-related experiments and medical self-examination. examine.

Although a JPL technician generously provided his grandfather's collection of Jimmy Buffet songs in MIDI format, after careful deliberations we determined that even the low-quality music files were too large for our current extremely limited transmission bandwidth. . We will then carry a flash drive onboard the Sleipnir 1 spacecraft that contains all types of music on Earth except disco. But until then, you'll just have to give in and listen to your "Boogie Fever."

After some consultation, our botanical experts here determined that the best place to store your next hay harvest would be an alien spacecraft. The air pressure and heat in the cabin of the spacecraft are suitable, and the air is dry enough to prevent food from rotting. Please discuss further matters with your friends.

Speaking of your friends, I have quite a few requests for Starlight Glimmer from various parts of NASA. Once we're sure you're awake, I'll start sending the specifics of the request.

[08:25] Watney: Good morning, Dr. Kapol. I know I have made some potentially questionable decisions recently, but I just want you to know that I have great confidence and enthusiasm for this mission.

[08:39] JPL: Stop pretending, Mark, that statement was "a lot of enthusiasm and confidence."

Good morning, Starlight. First, our media department has some questions for you about the interview you read on the radio yesterday evening. You mentioned that residents there generally believed in the flat earth theory a few years ago. Is this true?

[08:53] Watney: Good morning, Dr. Kapol! Although my statement yesterday was a bit exaggerated, it is indeed true to a large extent. Scholars have learned that our world is spherical, not long after Disorder ruled the land; however, most ponies tend to be conservative. Some scholars even believed that the sun, moon, and stars were part of some kind of dome, and that outside of the dome was the void. It wasn't until Princess Luna returned and Twilight Sparkle was crowned a princess that we finally learned the full truth.

[09:07] JPL: Has anyone ever proposed a theory that planets, the moon, the sun and other celestial bodies are not just lights on a plane but real existence?

[09:31] Watney: No. Besides, what's the point of doing this? Princess of Heaven The sun rises every morning and sets again at night. You can see her doing this for yourself when you get to our capital. If she could do that, why couldn't she explain everything in the sky as the light of magic?

[09:47] JPL: Sorry, did you just say that your princess could raise and set the sun?

[10:02] Watney: Yes and no. In fact, her real operation is to use her magic to fix the sun and use the leverage effect to speed up the rotation of our planet. However, since Princess Luna returned, she has indeed raised and lowered the moon. After all, the moon is much smaller than the sun. At the same time, Luna is also responsible for monitoring some small stars close to our planet.

[10:15] JPL: None of your previous reports mentioned this. Can you write a new report on your solar system and its workings and theories?

[10:31] Watney: Of course! I didn't mention this before because it really doesn't apply to your world. In addition, we do not know what will cause the celestial system we are in to lose its stable state, so I cannot explain its causes and principles.

[10:44] JPL: Thanks. I also have a request here from the Aerospace Dynamics Department. They're responsible for mapping the orbit and planning how we're going to fly the spacecraft. Currently they want to know the following information: the charging rate of the type of batteries you use on the Shining Engine; the specific equations for input energy and corresponding engine performance parameters; the upper limit of the number of system operating cycles (clocks) per second; and the current Sets and directs this engine to the constraints of specific coordinates.

[10:58] Watney: No problem, I can send you this information. But are you planning to build a sparkling engine yourself?

[11:11] JPL: I think it’s unlikely. But I think it should be to provide you with more options when rebuilding your ship. Those in the Aerospace Dynamics Division didn't say why they needed the information.

[11:25] Watney: I'll let you know when it's done. Any other requests?

[11:39] JPL: No, thank you for your cooperation. Now I'm going to start uploading emails to you; please let Mark know to start the daily upload as soon as the email transfer is complete. End of Venkat communication.

ESA: To the stars. The message begins. quotation marks. TGaPT's most popular part of her show is the story of how she, with a little help from you, foiled Chrysalis' plot to conquer Equestria. And the only shortcoming in my performance is that you didn't appear. After your glorious return, TGaPT will invite you to participate in a special performance for our fans! Originally, TGaPT should be able to save you from fire and water easily, but Twilight Sparkle insists on taking the credit from TGaPT. Otherwise, you know, TGaPT should have been by your side a long time ago! Take care of yourself until we come to rescue you! quotation marks. complete.

AMICITAS: I originally wanted to ask what TGaPT is, but judging from the style of this paragraph, I can probably guess pretty well. But when has Trixie ever defeated Cocoon? complete.

ESA: In my nightmares. I've also talked about this with her. It's harmless after all, right? By the way, you are the real protagonist in the nightmare - Trixie is just a cat and a dog who only add to the joke. ——Cocoon cocoon communication completed.

Interview Transcript #2

What's your name? "Cherryberry."

What's your job on your ship? "I am the commander and pilot."

Why did you first get involved in spaceflight? "Only Pegasus can fly where we are. But I also want to fly. So I kept working hard and learned to fly various aircraft step by step, starting with balloons. After the space thing started, I launched a project that would allow me to fly rocket space program.”

Who is waiting for you there? "My parents, Aunt Jie, my landowner and friend Golden Harvest (Jiahe) - we usually call her Carrot Tip - and all my friends in the Chongchongma space program."

What is your impression of humans? "You guys look really stupid. And you often talk in a condescending manner."

Do you look forward to visiting Earth after you are rescued? "Thanks for the kindness, but I just want to go home."

What will you do when you finally get home? "I will take some time off after work to fly my balloon, rest, and taste all kinds of cherries. All kinds of cherries in the world."

What's your favorite disco song? "Rocket Mare".

If you could get one small item from your world (other than a spaceship), what would it be? "Cherries. Lots and lots of cherries. It's been eighty days since I last had fresh cherries, and the last of them was eaten two weeks ago."

Do you have anything to say to people on Earth? "As long as we work hard and believe in friendship, we can do anything. Also, please send some cherries, the more the better."