we have reached safe distance and are preparing to engage the gravity drive and open the gateway. when you get this message, god willing, we will reach the solar system of proxima centauri. i just want to say how proud i am of my crew. i'd like to name my station heads chris chambers, janice rubin, dick smith, tom fender and stacie collins. and to bill weir and all the scientists that got us here. i. uh, i had something historic to say, and i wrote it down but i. i can't find it. ave, atque, vale. hail and farewell. liberatis tutemet ex infera.