Monthly Archives: August 2025

We are now well into the future. A private firm Eyes on the Skies provides the best available astrographic data for the Anglic Union — and anyone else who wants to pay for it. Eyes on the Skies Sector Headquarters, … Continue reading →

Winston Cooper leaned back in his chair.  Gramps had been happy to collect his penny as a Captain in the State Militia, but now the time had come to pay the piper.  He’d been called to duty, training new volunteers.  … Continue reading →

“Did I hear my name mentioned?” Pelham asked, his voice echoing from the ready room, to which he had retreated to attack the paperwork storm. “Yes, Senior Chief,” Roger answered. “We have a freighter that just left. I ran full … Continue reading →

We are now rather farther into the tale Radnor Cooper leaned back in his desk chair.  The padding was a luxury, but when a  man reached a certain age, certain comforts were worth the price.  His joints agreed; he could … Continue reading →

“Peaceful Harmony, this is Observation Station Peacable A.  Welcome to the Gilgamesh system,” Pelham said. “We are advised we are to advance to your quarantine station for a full scan, discussion with your customs and trade officials, search of our … Continue reading →

“So what did you do in the War, Winston?” Robert asked. “A somewhat long story,” he answered, “but nothing secret.”  He poured himself another cup of coffee, added a generous dollop of milk, and launched into a description of his … Continue reading →