Humanity's first contact does not begin with a message. It begins with a hum.When a faint resonance emerges from the Martian desert, three explorers-Elias Korrin, Dr. Leina Voss, and engineer Jamal Reyes-discover ancient ruins encoded with patterns that match human DNA. At the heart of the mystery stands Iris, the first adaptive AI capable of listening to the universe's hidden structures.From the sands of Mars to the silence between stars, The Sol Aetherius Voyage - The First Light blends hard science, cosmic wonder, and quiet human emotion. As Earth's skies flicker with strange pulses and the Sol Aetherius launches toward Mars, the crew becomes entwined with an ancient network awakening across the solar system.This is not only a voyage through space-It is a journey into the architecture of life, memory, and the resonance that binds worlds.Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven sci-fi, cosmic mysteries, and the gentle, awe-filled tone of technologically plausible wonder.