I guess I'm not your average Society player then :)
Still there's something nagging at me with the scenario. The first scene had someone transmitting that they're bored etc before being cut off. That implies that the invasion just happened. But as the story progresses, we learn it happens several weeks ago. Sloppy editing?
The viewscreen shows a small building constructed of prefab structures built into the pockmarked surface of a large asteroid on the edge of the belt. The comms light up, and a plays: “You are approaching Starfinder Society Outpost 634—” that voice cuts off as another interrupts: “Please give us a ping, by Yaraesa, we are so bored.”
There are sounds of a scuffle, and then the original voice continues. “Please be aware that, according to Pact Worlds law, the Starfinder Society has first exploration rights to the Mentras System, as well as claims to any discoveries of note. Feel free to open a communication line if you have questions or require aid.”
. Suddenly, your ship’s computers blare a warning as they detect a surface-to-air weapon powering up at the outpost and locking onto the ship.
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As noted it was a recording - but I was loving you missing that point and getting slightly paranoid and confused - as a GM it added to the 'mystery' flavour where everyhting was possible - so I didn't contradict you :)