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civilization-clash
The impending collision between two civilizations raises questions about dominance, legacy, and the true heirs of a new world.
1 chapter across 1 book
Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky
Preamble
In the chapter 'Preamble', humanity's last survivors escape a dying Earth in search of a new home, discovering a terraformed planet that is not as uninhabited as they hoped. The narrative sets the stage for a conflict between two civilizations, highlighting the desperation of humanity and the unforeseen dangers of their new environment.