Ultima Thule
a.k.a.
- Thule (frequent reference)
Definition
Name given to an icy planet in deep space
upon which a wayward mission,
originally to Uranus, crash lands.
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Details
- Two faces, one off-blue and another white,
with a transitional band.
- Suffers from strong blizzards.
- Apparently no part of it is warm.
- Unverified: There are animals to hunt
and create clothing from.
- Recorded surface temperature include -60 in
"the heat of the day" and of -189 at night.
Scale is unknown, but more likely Fahrenheit.
Statements
- The Terrans on Thule are referred to as
Thuleans.
- Humans from the wayward mission stumble into an
immortality
which they do not fully understand,
which robs them of their ability to have children --
or leave the planet alive.
Comments
- The bluish side of the planet,
has three spots that from one angle are
suggestive of a human face in a scream.
Whether this was intentional by the designer,
or even noticeable to everyone, is unknown to the Editor.
Quotes
- (former Capt.) Jack Tanner:
"Thule is a jealous woman. She'll never let us go."
(shrieks:) "Never!!!!"
- Cmdr. Koenig:
"Jack, wherever we are, the future of Thule will
haunt us to the end. We pray for your success."
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