In language translation, you may get a literally accurate word-for-word translation. but miss the meaning entirely. And in space-type translation. the effect may be the same!
Dylan Carmack, a young influencer, tracks down the mysterious Draco Noir, a cult author whose sci-fi novels seem like fulfilled prophecies. During a disturbing interview, Draco reveals that his works were not the figment of his imagination, but instructions from a cosmic intelligence known as the Observers on the Fringe.The revelation culminates when Draco announces to Dylan that he can play a very important role in this intricate cosmic plan.
"Well, Corporal Westerburg," Doctor Henry Harris said gently, "just why do you think you're a plant?" As he spoke, Harris glanced down again at the card on his desk. It was from the Base Commander himself, made out in Cox's heavy scrawl: Doc, this is the lad I told you about. Talk to him and try to find out how he got this delusion. He's from the new Garrison, the new check-station on Asteroid Y-3, and we don't want anything to go wrong there. Especially a silly damn thing like this!
They arrived from deep space and ignored us. When they left, they left scars all over the planet and especially on our souls. We didn't know who they were or why they came, but when they left, we knew what they had done.