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      Chapter 24

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 24 takes readers to the isolated dwarf planet of Long Shot, a place far from the familiar reaches of the Union, where humans and native sentient beings exist in an unlikely harmony. Orbiting a gas giant, Long Shot is nearly twenty light-years away from the nearest colony around an M-class star. This planet earned its name due to the extraordinary journey humans took to get there, marking the longest successful jump in space travel ever achieved. The mission itself is a remarkable feat of human…
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      Chapter 25

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 25 begins with Mickey7 emerging from the tunnels of the creepers into a vast, wintry expanse. The landscape, both striking and harsh, is marked by knee-deep snow, demanding more oxygen than his rebreather can supply. As he trudges toward the safety of the dome, Mickey7 contemplates whether to alert the others to his presence, weighing the potential consequences of his return. The fragile dynamics within the group, especially with Marshall, are on his mind. He wonders if his actions will spark…
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      Chapter 27

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 27 begins with an unexpected turn of events on Niflheim, marking a year since the colonists arrived. The arrival of spring surprises the settlers, as rising temperatures cause the snow to melt, revealing the earth beneath, which is quickly covered by lichen. This rapid transformation hints at the possibility of agricultural development in an area where such growth was previously thought to be unfeasible. The mission planners, who had anticipated a stable climate due to Niflheim’s nearly circular…
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