[ WP ] Humans evolved on a planet with 54°+ axial tilt , meaning : The equator is frozen , and the poles are tropical .

`` This is Arthur MacDaniels of the Polar American States Exploratory Force. At approximately 3:56 this morning, we recieved an *unknown* signal from the southern half of the planet. `` 
 
 The room immediately broke into a gasp, incoherent babbling overcoming the professionals of the room. `` MacDaniels, do we know who or what sent us the signal? How do we plan to get there?'' 
 
 MacDaniels quickly hushed the room, tugging at his tie and wiping the sweat off his face. *I always hated press conferences. * 
 
 `` Our best and brightest will be embarking upon a research fastplane to attempt to cross the Equatorial Ice Ring, to attempt to safely land in the direction of the signal. We expect the journey to take approximately 40 hours at top speed. Advanced radar work has already scouted a potential landing zone, though it wo n't be easy. On this 10th of January, 1946 we embark to meet the other half of our world.'' 
 
 To thundering applause, he muttered `` God save our souls.''
