While the world celebrated the success of the Proxima Pioneer's voyage, Jack harbored a personal vision. His invention was not merely about faster-than-light travel; it was a tool to eradicate poverty and bring peace to the world.

Without breathing a word to anyone, Jack shared his secret plan with Tanya. Enthusiasm shone in her eyes as she signed on to the cause. They dedicated themselves to building their own spaceship, one equipped not only with the spatial-matrix drive but also a new kind of tractor beam. This beam, based on the same principles of their space-folding technology, was designed to move astronomical objects with ease.

Choosing an abandoned nuclear silo as their base, they converted it into a modern "Batcave" using the profits they earned from the spatial-matrix drive. Their operation remained hidden from prying eyes, allowing them to work without disruption.

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Months passed, the duo laboring tirelessly. At last, their spaceship, a sleek machine christened "The Harbinger of Peace," was ready. Its maiden voyage was not to a star, but to the asteroid belt lying between Mars and Jupiter. Their target: a gargantuan asteroid composed primarily of platinum.

Jack and Tanya embarked on their secret mission, the excitement of their covert endeavor heightened by the ambition of their plan. As they approached the asteroid, Jack activated the tractor beam. Under the controlled pull of the beam, the asteroid began its slow journey towards Earth.

Their plan was daring, yet full of hope. The asteroid, when mined, would provide enough platinum to significantly boost Earth's economy, potentially alleviating poverty on a global scale. Jack and Tanya had taken their first steps towards turning their humanitarian dream into reality, pushing the boundaries of what their inventions could do for humanity.