Planet Calypso News: Urgent Request from the Colonial Xenobiological Institute

Scientists from the Colonial Xenobiological Institute request assistance to gather specimen samples from a previously undocumented Merp breed that has recently been spotted in wild areas of Amathera and Eudoria.
Xenobiologist Charles Marvin tells us “We are delighted to have this rare opportunity to collect samples from what appears to be a mutated strain of Merps. Unfortunately, the highly territorial Mul tribes seem threatened by these unusual Merps, and have reacted violently to our efforts to gather data.”
Colonists willing and able to assist in this scientific excursion are requested to report to the Akmuul Island outpost as soon as possible for further instructions.
Additionally, increased mutant activity has been reported in the area northwest of Fort Zeus. At this juncture, Dr. Marvin is unable to confirm whether this mutant activity is somehow related to the mutant Merp phenomenon.

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