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humanity-vs-alien
The chapter explores the conflict between human survival instincts and the moral dilemmas posed by the existence of alien life.
1 chapter across 1 book
Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky
Chapter 53
In this chapter, the crew of the Gilgamesh faces an unexpected attack from primitive yet dangerous entities on a nearby planet, leading to a hull breach and significant damage to their ship. As tensions rise, the crew debates their next steps, including potential violent confrontation and the ethical implications of exterminating the alien life forms they encounter.