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“I did put in a trade inquiry,” Cheryl Michaelsdotr said. “They’re willing to offer purified elements, recordings of music, novels, pretty pictures of tourist sites that no one here can visit, and the like.” The people around the table rolled … Continue reading →

“Mr. Schroeder,” Winston said, “we get enough horses from Matthews. Do you know where the Chadwick house is?” “Rail Tower Three,” Schroeder answered, “follow the arroyo downhill to the pond. It’s about 2 miles, and the house is right there.” … Continue reading →

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 →

Warp Point Prime Defense Fortress Barham System Marcus 5, 853 AIS (Anno Imperium Solarianus) “Emergence. Emergence. I have an emergence.” Senior Technician Ninth Class Roger Abernathy looked up from his displays, which were flashing warning signals across the board. The … Continue reading →

The next morning Winston had gone no farther than the Trinity House Cafe and ordering his breakfast special when two well-dressed men at the next table waved him over. “Yes, sirs?” he said. “You’re Winston Cooper, aren’t you?” the older … Continue reading →