Planet TOI-1452 b had been terraformed for two centuries.

Its surface was dotted with ruins from the first failed colonist efforts.

Foxes climbed the tower remains to check out a distant glint she saw.

The Vrad, an AI corporation from old Earth, was contesting TOI-1452 b for the mineral rights.

Within seconds of raising the binoculars, she could see the distinctive Vrad drone shape rushing towards her.

The dark aircraft, one of the older models, dipped over the mountains, dropping almost to the surface of the water.

And was grabbed and pulled under one of the large native fauna.

"I'll have to report this. I hope the glasses got a decent image."