The Colors of Space

Set aboard a Lhari ship just before warp-drive, young Bart Steele grapples with intense boredom in his cabin. The arrival of a Mentorian medic offers a brief reprieve as Bart prepares for cold-sleep. The medic presents him with a choice: remain in cold-sleep throughout their journey or awaken during their stops at three star systems. This decision sparks a deeper exploration of Bart's psyche and the implications of his choices as they embark on their interstellar adventure.