alien-language-decoding

In this chapter, Sah’ot, a genetically uplifted dolphin, observes and attempts to understand the native Kiqui species' language and behavior while reflecting on his own species' modifications and their place in the galaxy. He interacts with fellow crew members and receives news of a risky escape plan involving a solar glider, which he internally doubts but is expected to support. The chapter explores the tensions between natural instincts, technological adaptation, and the pressures of survival in a hostile environment.