What is Starbound going to be about?
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I have been itching to break out with some science fiction stories and wondered if you would help.
Or help yourself, really.
I want to dive in and finish up some work with LT and the rest of his squad of ragtag misfits.
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Don’t forget to pick up BEACHHEAD collected to get caught up on the rest of the series so you’re ready for what happens next.
(Hint: LT meets up with the group from SNAFU and teams up in GEAR ADRIFT) Worlds collide! Minds blown!
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BEYOND
The starship loomed ahead, its sleek, silver hull glistening in the cold, unyielding expanse of space. As I stepped onto the bridge, the sheer vastness of the cosmos spread before me like an endless abyss. My heart raced with a mix of awe and fear, for I was about to meet the android who held the ship’s second-in-command, the enigmatic Synthia-2.
My mother, Dr. Karen Anders, the ship’s doctor, had brought me here. She thought I should see the bridge, to understand the magnitude of the mission our family had embarked upon. The Galactic Explorer was humanity’s vessel, a beacon of hope in the uncharted realms of the cosmos.
Captain Harrington, a stern and weathered figure, greeted us. “Welcome to the bridge,” he said, his voice commanding. “This is where the fate of our expedition is charted.”
My eyes darted around the room, taking in the array of futuristic consoles and the crew members who manned them. The bridge hummed with an energy I couldn’t fathom, a sense of purpose that drove every soul on board.
And then, I saw her. Synthia-2, the android with a pale, porcelain complexion and eyes that held the mysteries of the universe. She stood at the center of the bridge, her presence commanding respect.
My mother approached her, her voice tinged with reverence. “Synthia-2, I’d like you to meet my daughter, Lily.”
Synthia-2 turned to face me, her gaze steady and calculating. “Greetings, Lily. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
I managed a weak smile, my voice trembling. “Likewise.”
Synthia-2 gestured to the panoramic view of space before us. “We are explorers, Lily, pioneers of the cosmos. But with that comes great danger.”
Captain Harrington nodded in agreement. “Space is unforgiving. We tread on the precipice of the unknown.”
My mother chimed in, her expression filled with a mix of pride and concern. “We’re here to heal, to study, and to learn. But space is vast, and it can be cruel.”
I shivered, the enormity of our mission weighing down on me. “What dangers do we face?”
Synthia-2’s voice held an air of gravity. “Cosmic radiation, gravitational anomalies, and the vast emptiness of space itself. Our ship is our sanctuary, but it’s also our fragile lifeline.”
Captain Harrington added, “We’ve encountered phenomena that defy explanation — wormholes, spatial rifts, and cosmic storms that can tear a ship apart.”
My mother’s eyes met mine, filled with a mother’s love and concern. “But we are resilient, Lily. We are explorers, and we embrace the unknown, for it is where we find our greatest discoveries.”
As if on cue, the ship’s alarms blared, and the crew members sprang into action. Synthia-2’s fingers danced across her console, her eyes never leaving the viewscreen.
Captain Harrington barked orders, his voice firm. “All hands, prepare for evasive maneuvers. We’ve detected a gravitational anomaly.”
The ship shuddered, and I clung to a nearby railing. The stars outside distorted and swirled as we navigated the turbulent space. The ship groaned as if in pain.
Synthia-2’s voice remained steady, her fingers working with precision. “Steady, everyone. We can navigate through this.”
The tension on the bridge was palpable, the crew working in perfect harmony to keep us safe. My heart pounded in my chest as I watched the stars contort and twist outside.
Captain Harrington’s voice cut through the chaos. “We’re through it. Well done, everyone.”
The ship’s alarms fell silent, and a collective sigh of relief swept through the bridge. We had survived another perilous encounter in the depths of space.
As the crew returned to their duties, Synthia-2 turned to me. “You see, Lily, space exploration is not without its dangers. But it’s the pursuit of the unknown that drives us, that fuels our curiosity.”
My mother stepped closer, her hand on my shoulder. “We are a family, bound by the wonders of the cosmos and the trials it presents. We face the dangers together, and we emerge stronger.”
I nodded, my fear giving way to a sense of awe and purpose. I had glimpsed the dangers of space, but I had also witnessed the bravery and resilience of those who dared to explore it.
Captain Harrington approached us, his eyes filled with determination. “We are explorers, and we will continue to chart the unknown. It’s not without risk, but it’s a risk we willingly embrace.”
As I looked out at the vastness of space once more, I knew that our journey was just beginning. The dangers were real, but so was the sense of wonder, the unquenchable thirst for knowledge that drove us forward.
Synthia-2’s voice echoed in my mind. “We are explorers, Lily, and we will continue to push the boundaries of what is known. The universe is waiting to be discovered, and we are its pioneers.”
With those words, I felt a renewed sense of purpose, a determination to face the dangers of space head-on. We were explorers, a family bound by the mysteries of the cosmos, and together, we would chart the stars and uncover the secrets of the universe.
