[ WP ] [ X-Post from /r/futurewhatif ] We send a small group of diverse people with supplies to a planet similar enough to Earth to allow them to colonize it . Soon after they land , Solar flares ( or whatever ) stop us from contacting them for 100+ years . After that time we are able to speak with them again .

`` Well, this is the moment of truth..'' 
 
 Several scientists, army personnel, and generals stood around a now ancient computer. One hundred years ago it had been top of the line equipment, but it had n't held up. When the solar flare hit, it went down, taking with it any and all communications to the Alpha Nuevo colonists. 
 
 But now they could - and had - fixed it. In mere moments they would receive all communications lost in the last century... 
 
 `` Well..?'' Asked one of the antsy Generals. 
 
 `` Just a few mi-'' The translator at the console was cut off by excruciatingly loud screeching from within the computer receiver. 
 
 All at once everyone in the room clasped their ears, some of them running from the sound. Only the translator and a few of the Generals remained; blood trickling from his ears, the man at the console struggled to read. 
 
 Taking several of the transcriptions in hand he and the remaining occupants of the room fled, taking shelter away from the derelict console in another room. With shaky hands he attempted to read some of the more crucial transmissions to the awe struck group. 
 
 *AN to Earth: Oxygen rich. High hopes. Bad connection. Talk later. * 
 
 *AN to Earth: No communications received past week, request explanation. Mining ops are a go. * 
 
 *AN to Earth: Assuming critical breakdown of communication systems. In two weeks leadership protocol # 7S will implement. AN out. * 
 
 *Secure AN channel 8.09 to Earth: This is Commander Franks; former captain of the Alpha Nuevo mission. If anyone reads this do not, I repeat, do not come to AN. All has been lost. * 
 
 *AN to Earth: Protocol # 7S enacted. Former Commander Franks named First Leader of AN. Under his supervision programs to continue as advised. * 
 
 *AN to Earth: Colonization on target; estimated retrieval of communications in 59.7 years. Commander Franks continues as First Leader. * 
 
 *AN to Earth: Commander Franks succeeded by offspring, Marilyn Franks. Estimated retrieval of communications in 25.4 years. * 
 
 *AN to Earth: Requesting colonist shipments in 11.5 years when communications reconnect. * 
 
 *AN xChannel 1.09 to Earth: Why did we want the stars..? Why did we want the stars..? Why did we want... * 
 
 *AN to Earth: Communications hacker detected; any further transmissions may be inaccurate. Estimated retrieval of communications in 3.8 years. * 
 
 *AN to Earth: Transmission hour: 1700-1800 Earth year: 2142 Rank: Pilgrim Number: 15X, Testing Hadron Unixtric Messaging: Alpha Nuevo. * 
 
 *AN to Earth: We are sending an important message to all Earth frequencies. Please be sure to have every receiving outlet turned on. Thank you. *
