It seems that the new image tells us that Earth has been tidally locked to the sun by the aliens for a very long time. So much so, that we don't remember the old Earth or its past inhabitants. All we remember is our lives and out resources being stolen. The characters of Destiny may be trying to solve the mystery of our near extinction to the best of their abilities. But too many questions pop up. Like how modern archeologists try to find the clues of past life.