Every "target" implies a crosshair. Every crosshair implies an intention.
We thought they came because of the heat. The truth is more terrifying. They came to witness the cooling . 1947 was the flashpoint—the moment the flare went up. But a "hot scene" in forensic terms is the site of a recent event. The investigators arrive not to stop the fire, but to measure the ashes. 1947 Earth --- Hot Scene Target
The deepest piece is this: We misread the visitation. Every "target" implies a crosshair
I. The Year of the Opening
And the void looked back. And the void said: Confirmed. Hot scene target. Observe. 1947 Earth --- Hot Scene Target