immortal-operations
The organizational framework overseen by Judith Niles, encompassing Gulf City and its mission to observe and understand cosmic phenomena.
1 chapter across 1 book
Between the Strokes of Night (1985)Charles Sheffield
Peron, Elissa, and Sy awaken restrained in S-space at Gulf City, a secretive and advanced outpost that serves as a convergence point for those capable of reaching it. They meet Judith Niles, the Director General, who reveals that their arrival was unexpected but welcomed, and Wolfgang Gibbs gives them a tour of Gulf City, highlighting its observational role and the mysterious Kermel Objects—possible ancient intergalactic intelligences. The chapter establishes Gulf City as a hub of cosmic observation and introduces the protagonists to a larger galactic context and the enigmatic signals they will investigate.