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command-structure
The chapter highlights the shifting command structure aboard the Gilgamesh, with Lem Karst taking charge in a time of crisis.
1 chapter across 1 book
Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky
Chapter 49
In this chapter, Holsten Mason and the remaining Key Crew gather for a briefing on their dire situation as they prepare to confront the Old Empire while navigating the deteriorating conditions aboard the Gilgamesh. The acting commander, Lem Karst, outlines their plan to defend against a threatening satellite and emphasizes the importance of their collective responsibility for the survival of humanity. Tensions rise as they face the reality of their mission and the dangers that await them on the green planet.