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ancient-legacy
Holsten reflects on the flawed nature of the ancients, seeing them not as godlike figures but as misguided beings whose technology has led to the downfall of his own civilization.
1 chapter across 1 book
Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky
Chapter 30
In this chapter, Holsten is summoned by Guyen to investigate an ancient station, revealing his complex feelings about the ancients and their legacy. As they navigate the station, Holsten grapples with the implications of their technology and the dangers that lie ahead, while questioning Guyen's motivations for involving him in this mission.