It was the perfect Homestead World, a rarity in the reachable galaxy. The sky was more mauve than blue, but the atmosphere was fresh and breathable. The Sun gave just right levels of heat and light. Even the gravity was perfect.
The residents of an overcrowded Earth, hungry for adventure and opportunities in “the New West,” came in droves.
The frenzied land grab only picked up speed when they found signs of prior habitation, fueled by tall tales of lost alien technology and ancient ruins.
The nomadic aliens were unhappy to find their home infested with humans when they returned.

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