Mise Daedalus Série

Tato sci-fi sága se odehrává v budoucnosti, kde se lidstvo potýká s ekonomickými problémy a snaží se obnovit spojení se vzdálenými koloniemi. Posádka na palubě lodi Daedalus se vydává na nebezpečnou cestu napříč galaxií. Během své mise čelí nejen neprobádaným mimozemským ekosystémům, ale i skrytým společenským strukturám a mocenským bojům, které zpochybňují samotné základy lidské civilizace. Série zkoumá témata autority, klamu a přežití v nehostinném vesmíru.

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The Florians
Brian M. Stableford
174 stránek
7 hodin čtení
3,5(2)Ohodnotit
They call them the "rat-catchers." They're the crew of the spaceship Daedalus, which an economically destitute Earth has dispatched on a mission to re-establish contact with its far-flung, long-lost space colonies. Alex Alexander, ship's biologist, must help solve the mysteries of human and alien ecosystems that he encounters light-years from home. The planet Floria initially appears to be one of the few Earth colonies that's actually prospered since its initial settlement. But underneath the surface of the society, the "Planners" keep a strict, repressive rule over the Florians, while the police are apparently attempting to assert their own authority. But is either group actually what they seem? Daedalus Mission, Book One.
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Critical Threshold
Tim White
158 stránek
6 hodin čtení
3,5(2)Ohodnotit
They call them the “rat-catchers.” They’re the crew of the spaceship Daedalus, which an economically destitute Earth has dispatched on a mission to re-establish contact with its far-flung, long-lost colonies in space. Alex Alexander, the ship’s biologist, together with his staff, must help solve the mysteries of human and alien ecosystems that he encounters light-years from home. Dendra is a stable world, covered by a huge, unchanging forest—except that nothing living can really be free of change. The planet has no seasons, but its animal life still undergoes life-cycles involving birth, maturation, metamorphosis, and death. The Earth colony sent to tame the world has failed, at least in the terms expected of it, and seems beyond redemption; but the crew of the Daedalus still has to find out exactly why and how the program has gone wrong. Provided, of course, that they can survive the investigation itself!
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Wildeblood's Empire
Daedalus Mission, Book Three
Brian M. Stableford
186 stránek
7 hodin čtení
4,0(1)Ohodnotit
Set against the backdrop of a declining Earth, the crew of the spaceship Daedalus embarks on a mission to reconnect with lost colonies. Biologist Alex Alexander faces the challenge of unraveling the secrets of human and alien ecosystems on the colony world Wildeblood, where settlers conceal a dark truth vital for survival. As Alex strives to communicate with other intelligent species, he grapples with urgent biological and diplomatic dilemmas, racing against time as the colonists resist his efforts. This is the third installment in The Daedalus Mission series.
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Wildeblood's Empire
Brian M. Stableford
169 stránek
6 hodin čtení
The colony was successful. That was evident as soon as the recontact ship Daedalus had landed. It was successful, prosperous, and everything was due to the work and genius of J. Wildeblood, biochemist and planetary leader. This world now bore the name of its benefactor. And it was truly his empire, with a grateful, hard-working people heeding every wish of his descendants. But the suspicious scientific minds of the Daedalus 's special crew were very uneasy. Was Wildeblood's Empire all it seemed - or was there a structure invisible to the eyewhich spelled out something a lot more blood-curdling?
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The City of the Sun
Daedalus Mission, Book Four
Brian M. Stableford
182 stránek
7 hodin čtení
4,0(1)Ohodnotit
In this installment of the Daedalus Mission, Alex and his team encounter a seemingly ideal colonial society, yet its inhabitants are under the influence of a mysterious alien parasite that alters their humanity. The story explores themes of control and transformation as the visitors grapple with the risks of infection and the moral dilemmas of judging this altered culture. The stakes are high, with the potential consequences of their decisions looming large, making their mission more complex than ever.
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The City of the Sun
Brian M. Stableford
153 stránek
6 hodin čtení
It was a circular city - like the City of the Sun, a perfect community dreamed up by the seventeenth-century philosopher Campanella. Many utopian groups had emigrated into space to found their ideal settlements. And it was on one such colony world - appropriately named Arcadia - that the recontact ship Daedalus made its fourth planetfall. There in all its splendour stood the fulfillment of Campanella's dream - the real seven-circled City of the Sun. But the city was too ordered, the inhabitants too perfect, the world too Arcadian...and very soon the Daedalus 's scientists realized that in this particular utopia the idealists had unleashed a force that could undermine all human culture on other planets.
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Balance of Power
Daedalus Mission, Book Five
Brian M. Stableford
198 stránek
7 hodin čtení
3,5(2)Ohodnotit
The story unfolds on the planet Attica, where the indigenous alien population is confined to Delta while Earth colonizes Lambda. As Mariel Valory and Alex Alexander embark on a journey aboard the Daedalus to make contact with the aliens, they discover that contact has already been established. The aliens are constructing an empire using Terran technology, but internal conflicts threaten its stability. Stranded and facing unforeseen challenges, Mariel and Alex must navigate the complexities of this alien society.
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The Paradox of the Sets
Daedalus Mission, Book Six
Brian M. Stableford
178 stránek
7 hodin čtení
3,5(2)Ohodnotit
The Daedalus Mission's last contact is fraught with tension and uncertainty. As the crew faces unexpected challenges, their fate hangs in the balance, leading to a gripping exploration of survival and human resilience in the face of adversity. The narrative delves into the psychological and emotional toll of their journey, highlighting themes of isolation and the struggle against overwhelming odds. This thrilling conclusion promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats as they uncover the mysteries surrounding the mission's final moments.