The Odyssey encountered a star that was alive. Captain Elena Vasquez stood on the bridge, watching the stellar body pulse with a rhythm.
"Command, this is Vasquez. The star is emitting a pattern. It's almost like a heartbeat."
"Copy, Odyssey. Can you trace the source?"
Kaelen appeared beside her. "It's a Living Star. A rare phenomenon where a star develops consciousness."
"Can we communicate with it?"
"We can try."
Elena opened a channel. "This is Captain Vasquez of the alliance. We come in peace."
The star pulsed, and a voice echoed in their minds.
"Welcome. I have be