sci-fi

The Music of Mars–Chuck’s Story

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Chuck O’Donnell shares his perspective: Lately, I’ve been watching Washington, D.C. close in on my company, MarsVantage. Bumping up the export fees to and import fees from Earth were straightforward, directly affecting the bottom line. Their other tactics, however, were more creative, like enacting the Space Transport Safety Act requiring significant upgrades to all space-going … Read more

The Music of Mars–Frank Speaks

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Frank Brentford shares a few thoughts: I lived on Mars my entire life, learned engineering from my dad, and worked my way to engineering manager in MarsVantage. When going through my dad’s things, I found a crystal fragment that generates electricity when submerged in water according to his handwritten journal. With a new, local energy … Read more

The Music of Mars–Gretchen Speaks

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Gretchen Blake shares a few thoughts: I came to Mars, eager to return to Earth as soon as I deciphered strange symbols in a remote cave. My employer, MarsVantage, hired me for my archaeological experience. Truthfully, my professional skills helped, but not as much as my project leader, Frank, anticipated. The true catalyst behind solving … Read more