0655 GMT - Tuesday, August 9, 2112
Xiang had a good view of the Demeter and Lt. Colonel Bruce on the main viewscreen, as well as of the rock formation with the cave. Without warning, six of the most hideous mostrosities he had ever seen emerged flying from that tunnel. They varied in size, but they averaged a little smaller than man-sized. They had large, membraneous wings that propelled them awkwardly through Pluto's thin atmosphere, oversized heads that resembled giant brains with antennae, slimy green webs coating their chests, and numerous long and thin limbs ending in small pincers. They each seemed to be holding something...and they flew right towards the security chief as he stood alone on the surface!