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colonial-legacy
The chapter highlights the burden of establishing a new colony, where the current crew's actions will directly impact the lives of future generations.
1 chapter across 1 book
Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky
Chapter 24
In this chapter, Holsten observes the departure of the last shuttle to the moon base, where a crew of fifty has been awakened to establish a new home for humanity. The chapter explores the bleak prospects of their mission, the potential for future generations to inherit a harsh existence, and the uncertainty surrounding the Gilgamesh's return from its voyage.