You Won't Be Forgotten

In the age of the first human diaspora, a group of trans-human colonizers rejoice in celebration after succeeding in terraforming Aurora, the first extrasolar planet settled by humans. However, they must concede that their wit and courage alone weren't the sole reason for their success.

Centuries before, another mission was conceived by a group of religious zealots pursuing immortality and financed by the wealthy and powerful people of that time. The official historical records registered that early mission as a failure, even though inconclusive signs of Aurora's atmospheric changes have been known for years.

Once the Integral arrived at the Caelum system, a small team of humans was resuscitated into enhanced bodies to investigate the destiny of the first human expedition. This is what they found.


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Excerpt from “You Won't Be Forgotten”, copyright © Baltar Xinzo 2024.

Copyright © Baltar Xinzo, 2024