ecological-integration
The chapter emphasizes the Sharers' close relationship with their environment, including communication with clickflies and coexistence with native sea creatures.
2 chapters across 2 books
A Door Into Ocean (1986)Joan Slonczewski
Spinel arrives on the oceanic world of Shora aboard a ferryship captained by Dak, an ancient Prime who recounts the history of the Patriarchy and the Brother Wars. Spinel experiences the unique environment of Shora, including its living rafts, native Sharers who live unclothed and in harmony with nature, and the presence of unusual fauna like glider squid and giant birds. The chapter highlights Spinel's cultural disorientation and growing curiosity about Shora's distinct society and ecology.
Cyteen (1988)C.J. Cherryh
The chapter details a secretive military operation launched in 2355 involving 40,000 Union personnel, mostly azi, who established a colony on an Earth-like planet called Gehenna. The operation was abandoned without further support, leaving survivors who have regressed to a primitive lifestyle and integrated deeply into the ecosystem, creating a political and ecological dilemma for both the Union and the Alliance. Mikhail Corain reviews intelligence reports and expresses frustration over Defense Bureau's mishandling and cover-up of the situation, highlighting the political tensions and ethical issues surrounding the abandoned colony.