Encyclopedia Galactica: Precursor Theory
This theory has been advanced in recent years by Orlan Watson, professor of astro-physics at the University of Perth in Australia, and Vilmar Oerth, a professor in the same field at the University of Bern.
The theory proposes that the Terra/Sol system is an artificial construct, created by an as yet unknown precursor race. As evidence a catalog entry by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the Old Earth United States of America in 2009, is sited. This entry does not correspond in class with the star currently known as Sol. The classification indicates a much older and unstable star. They also cite Terra’s lack of an extensive ecosystem. As a final piece of evidence Watson and Oerth point to a group of asteroids in the system’s asteroid belt, the best known being, The Evening Star (catalog # V.38769) which were found to be hollow, undoubtedly the work of sentients.
Critics argue that much of their theory is based on unreliable, 900-year-old stellar readings. They also cite the Duckett Theory as evidence against the lack of fossil evidence on Terra/Sol.
