Tales of the Sentinel

The aeons passed on Earth, its evolving simians unaware of a strange artefact that patiently waited for them to make their introduction. Inevitably, as the ancient guest continued its orbit around the Sun in the void between Venus and the blue world the humans noticed its presence. However, would their inquisitive nature truly want to know the story recorded within the artefact? Was humanity prepared for the revelations that the ancient object had to offer? A set of ideas and mathematical understanding that would gift them a means to take control of their technological destiny. Yet as a notable human once said, nothing is free. So what price would have to be paid to claim their quarry?