In the cold, sterile interrogation room at the local RCSC base, Captain Murphy shifted uneasily in his chair, a bead of sweat trickling down his temple despite the room’s chill. Across from him, Spacedawg Pauly and Ed Alvis listened intently, recording devices silently capturing every word. Murphy cleared his throat, the gravity of his confession … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 7” »
Category: The Mandoleer’s Folly Series
The legal ramifications of the Nerus Expedition tragedy resulted in a substantial settlement for the survivors. The university, entangled due to Captain Murphy’s employment and subsequent negligence, awarded hefty compensation to the group. Questions surrounding Murphy’s actions and his mysterious disappearance only fueled the controversy and legal battles. Months after the incident, the crew of … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 6” »
In the dense canopy of Drumheller Prime’s forest, the survivors of the *Nereus* expedition huddled together, their temporary shelters swaying gently in the sea breeze. The trauma of Dr. Lucas’s horrific death still hung heavily in the air. Summer Knight, her eyes red from crying, was inconsolable, clutching at the makeshift bracelet Lucas had given … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 5” »
As the days on the uninhabited island stretched into a monotonous rhythm of survival, Jayson Powell, the makeshift leader of the stranded group, faced yet another challenge. The locator beacon’s readout was clear: it needed to be placed higher in the trees to send out a distress signal effectively. “Any volunteers to head up with … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 4” »
The storm raged around the tiny group of survivors as they huddled on the unfamiliar shores of an uninhabited island. Lightning streaked the sky, providing brief glimpses of the dense forest that lay inland. Jayson Powell, taking charge in the chaos, directed the survivors towards the relative safety of the trees and began setting up … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 3” »
The research vessel Nereus cut through the churning waves of the recently terraformed Colberg Sea on Drumheller Prime. Dr. Oscar Allan stood at the bow, his eyes scanning the horizon with an intensity matched only by the gathering storm clouds. Beside him, Dr. Lucas Howe shuffled papers, his mind seemingly more on the interpersonal drama … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 2” »
In the vast expanse of the Alberta Sector within the Canadian Expanse, the enigmatic Drumheller System unfolds, a celestial tapestry threaded with starlight. At the core of this system, Drumheller Prime stands as a world seemingly frozen in time, its rugged landscape sculpted by ancient forces. Amidst towering canyons and serpentine rivers, the echoes of … Read More “The Drumheller Incident: Episode 1” »
Floating amidst the vast sea of space debris, Spacedawg Pauly couldn’t help but marvel at the view before him—a distant sun casting its glow on the planet below, surrounded by remnants of ships that told tales of epic battles long past. The debris field, a graveyard of the Ramhar Remnant’s once-mighty empire, sparked a curiosity … Read More “Spacedawg: Episode 1” »
As the adrenaline of the recent skirmish began to ebb away, Celine turned to Spacedawg with a mixture of curiosity and relief etched on her features. “Spacedawg,” she began, her voice tinged with curiosity, “how did you know to come when you did?” Spacedawg flashed a grin, his canine features splitting into a wolfish smile. … Read More “Celine Ebner: Episode 5” »
In the shadowy corridors of a freighter destined for the heart of darkness that was Johanus Johansson’s stronghold, Celine moved with a predator’s grace. Her body, augmented with next-generation combat enhancements, was a testament to human ingenuity and defiance. She wished for the comforting presence of her comrades aboard the Mandoleer’s Folly, but solitude was … Read More “Celine Ebner: Episode 4” »