political-control
Congressional orders enforce strict oversight, evacuation, and data control over the Lusitania colony, illustrating authoritarian governance.
2 chapters across 2 books
Speaker for the Dead (1986)Orson Scott Card
The chapter reveals a Congressional order to revoke the Lusitania colony's license and initiate evacuation and data seizure, highlighting political control and secrecy. The Speaker for the Dead, Andrew Wiggin, struggles with basic computer operations and relies on a young local, Olhado, to navigate financial and data systems, exposing his unfamiliarity with modern technology despite his vast experience and age. Meanwhile, Novinha discovers the Speaker's intrusive attempts to access her files, reflecting tensions and mistrust surrounding his presence and methods on Lusitania.
Red Mars (1992)Kim Stanley Robinson
The chapter captures a tense discussion among characters about their precarious situation under the looming presence of the United Nations (UN). They debate their safety and the possibility of fleeing, reflecting fears of being scapegoated as ringleaders of a larger conflict. The dialogue reveals their uncertainty and suspicion about the UN's intentions and the broader political dynamics at play.