Here at the portal, we knew our course was one that no other scientific expedition had ever attempted. We were not arrogant, but we did, sadly believe that nothing could stop our effort.
Mineral resources, gold, and precious gems fascinate our funding and grant givers. But we sought to find what had never been experienced.
We knew there might be a whole different world waiting there. And it was, but not the sort that our financiers nor we expected.
In this world the dinosaurs never died, but continued to evolve into the modern age. And our weapons presented to them no nuisance, no danger. It seemed only to inspire rage.