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post-apocalyptic-colonization
Humanity has spread to a hundred colony worlds and giant Ships following devastating wars on Earth.
1 chapter across 1 book
Rite of Passage (1968)Alexei Panshin
Preamble
The chapter sets the stage in the year 2198, describing humanity's precarious existence on colony worlds and giant Ships after catastrophic wars on Earth. It introduces Mia Havero and the societal Trial she must face on her fourteenth birthday, a test of survival and personal courage in a hostile environment. The narrative highlights the societal structure of Mia's Ship and the broader themes of resilience and self-discovery.