 Did you ever hear of a jet black spaceship, mister? We want to reflect the sun. Perhaps they... Under a need to absorb heat from a passing sun. I know. Now, what's that thing? Small, round, whatever it is, it's coming out of the side of the ship. Watch. Huh? You're dripping sweat on your instruments. I'm sorry, sir. As I realize what they're up to, if they send anything toward us, it might seem a projectile or a bomb. So they come close, let out a lifeboat, and go away again. Figured we can send a boat or a man to make contact without risking our whole ship, too. Captain!