[ WP ] Either a ship is traveling to a newly discovered continent in a fantasy setting , or a starship is traveling to a newly discovered planet in a sci-fi setting . Make it impossible to tell which in your story .

`` All men to their posts, destination visible!'' 
 
 The men scurried about their duties, preparing weapons and supplies to disembark. The captain turned to the map, tracing his finger across the path they had taken through the desolate and seemingly infinite expanse to this new land. He was pleased with himself for having guided them to safety through the countless dangers. 
 
 `` Captain, all men are ready. Arrival in fifteen minutes.'' He peered out towards the quickly approaching land, eager to finally set foot on solid ground. There was much work to be done in clearing the area for the first settlers to arrive, this untainted new world ready to be colonized. He nodded to his second in command who had delivered the report, dismissing him as he thought to himself. 
 
 Two months they had traveled, each day hoping that something would break the endless monotony. And here they were, minutes from arriving. He was tense, knowing that they were at their weakest as they disembarked, and if there happened to be an enemy, that's when they would strike. The captain had many years' experience under his belt, having traveled far and wide under orders from the Empire. 
 
 `` Arrival in five minutes, sir.'' He nodded again, staring out towards the end of this emptiness that was now behind them. `` It seems like we have a welcome party, sir.'' The second in command was grinning, but they both knew that this meant trouble. 
 
 `` Tell the men to prepare their weapons. The supplies can wait for after we clear the area.'' The captain turned towards the men, now tense in anticipation for the upcoming fight and barked orders, preparing them for combat. 
 
 The enemy fired a few warning shots but they payed them no heed, barreling onwards, towards their destination. He felt the ship rock as they arrived, and the men poured out in battle formation, firing away at the enemy that quickly retreated to regroup. 
 
 `` Area clear!'' Somebody shouted, and the captain paused to rest, quickly surveying the men for any casualties. Content with his inspection, he turned back towards the mighty ship that now rested on the new land, his men filing out with supplies and gear in tow. Makeshift shelters and protections were quickly erected, and he smiled, knowing they were too strong for those few enemies to beat them back. He made his way back into the ship to his private room and prepared his report to the Empire that the new land was ready to be settled. 
 
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