The Camel’s Eye was rumored to have been constructed by the mad pirate captain, Lauro Baliek, in the earliest days of the settlement. The story goes that he appropriated most of the resources that were meant to start the new colony on Absalom III to build the gate. Of course every new colony was supplied Continue
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The Secret of Tanecha sy Tyrin Part 2 (SF)
Tanecha knew it was bad when Reston resorted to using her honorific instead of calling her Captain. She said nothing, choosing to wait, eyebrow lifted, until he continued. He led her to the tiny uplink station that served the Engineering deck and queued it on. “Authorities on Theta II are offering a 10,000 credit reward Continue
The Secret of Tanecha sy Tyrin Pt. 1 (SF)
Tanecha looked over at Reston as they waited by the airlock. Her first mate’s eyes flicked briefly in her direction and then returned to attention. It was the only concession of nerves that she’d get from him. Rock Solid Reston, the crew called him– for good reason. As Captain of the Megalyth, she could afford Continue
Maricella to the Rescue Pt. 2 (SF)
Previously: “Didn’t you cross-train on at least basic navigation?” Clovis’s voice held a hint of skepticism and impatience. “I’m sixteen, ma’am. I’m not old enough yet to sit for starship navigation certification.” “Understood, Forthright.” The chill left Clovis’s voice. “We will match your position shortly and render aid.” When Abarca arrived, instead of going to Continue
Maricella to the Rescue Pt. 1 (SF)
The com console was awash in blood. Maricela swallowed the frightened scream that threatened to erupt from her throat. Her EVA helmet slipped from her stuttering grasp and rolled across the command deck. Its final thump made her flinch again. “Mom? Dad? Aunt Hetty? Uncle Constantine?” The only sounds came from various systems rebooting. From Continue
