Taylor Cruz is suspected of engaging in cosmic communication with alien intelligences, as they monitor the data and emphasize the need for careful understanding.
"Are we ready, Mercer?" Taylor Cruz asked, the soft glow of the command center consoles reflecting upon their stern face. "If that's the case," Taylor intoned pragmatically, "we must tread carefully. This is no longer just about being heard—it's about being understood." "Empathy or not, we are duty-bound to assess the risk to humanity. Every new discovery warrants a measured response."