Doctor Who Lucifer Rising by Jim Mortimore

This extensive text is an excerpt from "Doctor Who: Lucifer Rising" by Jim Mortimore, with contributions from Andy Lane. It primarily focuses on the Project Eden team based on moons Belial and Moloch, which orbit the gas giant Lucifer. The narrative centers on the mysterious death of Paula Engado and the subsequent investigation, which soon intertwines with a larger corporate conspiracy by IMC to take over the project and exploit the system's resources. The arrival of the Doctor, Ace, and Bernice further complicates events, as they uncover the truth behind Paula's death, the nature of the "Angels," and the machinations of Legion, an IMC agent who manipulates the crew. The story features elements of science fiction, mystery, and personal drama, exploring themes of corporate greed, loss, and the nature of life and death in a harsh, alien environment.