The chill of space faded into the background as DeSnaijler’s fleet emerged from the Fold, the brilliant hues of a distant starbase painting the hatch window with light. Inside the lead ship, John Aikin
Early Life and Background Born in Washington D.C., John Aikin Sr. was raised amidst a complex and secretive family history. His father, Johanus Haakon, originally from Norway, changed their family name to Aikin. Johanus Haakon, a physician with dubious ethics, collaborated with the Nazis during World War II, conducting unethical experiments on prisoners of war. Rise to Power John Aikin... pressed his face against the glass, eyes widening at the sight.
The pilot’s voice crackled over the comm, breaking the silence. “Control has cleared us for landing. Prepare for docking sequence.”
Aikin turned to Johanus Johansson
Early Life and Criminal Beginnings Born amidst the rugged landscapes of Norway, Johanus Johansson's early life veered into darkness as he led a gang responsible for a series of violent bank robberies. Haunted by the chaos and death that followed, he fled from law enforcement, seeking refuge in the rain-soaked streets of Seattle, Washington. There, the shadows of his past..., his voice tinged with awe. “This looks like a rally point.”
Johansson, a slight smile playing on his lips, nodded. “And you’d be surprised at who’s behind this.”
“Pray, tell,” Aikin urged, his curiosity piqued.
“Your old mentor appears to have gotten a new lease on life.”
“DeSnaijler
Born: March 9, 1903Birthplace: Rotterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: Physician/Geneticist Early Life and Education Joost DeSnaijler was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He graduated top of his class in medical school but faced ostracism due to his far-right political leanings, aligning with Nazi and fascist ideologies. Career and Wartime Activities DeSnaijler was arrested during a National Socialist Movement (NSB) rally but moved to Germany... is alive?!” Aikin’s voice cracked, disbelief mingling with a surge of memories.
As the ship gently set down in the starbase’s landing bay, the doors hissed open to reveal the bustling interior of the facility. Johansson and Aikin stepped out, their boots clanking on the metal deck. Almost immediately, they spotted Jake Dumas
Jake Dumas is a high-profile lawyer from Baltimore, Maryland, known for his controversial legal tactics and extensive manipulation within the legal and bureaucratic systems. His career, marked by notorious dealings and strategic corruption, exemplifies a dark intertwining of law and moral ambiguity. Early Life and Career Born and raised in the bustling environment of Baltimore, Jake Dumas quickly made a... across the bay, his expression one of relief mixed with exhaustion.
“John! Johanus!” Dumas called out, his arms open in welcome.
The reunion was brief yet heartfelt, the men exchanging quick pats on the back and hurried updates. But their greetings were soon interrupted by the sound of something mechanical approaching.
Turning, they saw a figure—a blend of man and machine—moving towards them. DeSnaijlerBorn: March 9, 1903Birthplace: Rotterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: Physician/Geneticist Early Life and Education Joost DeSnaijler was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He graduated top of his class in medical school but faced ostracism due to his far-right political leanings, aligning with Nazi and fascist ideologies. Career and Wartime Activities DeSnaijler was arrested during a National Socialist Movement (NSB) rally but moved to Germany..., or what remained of him, was a sight to behold. His movements were fluid yet unmistakably mechanical in places, the soft whir of gears and servos accompanying each step.
DeSnaijler’s voice, once warm and vibrant, now carried a metallic undertone. “Welcome, gentlemen, to your new beginning.”
Aikin stared, both horrified and fascinated. “What have you become?” he asked, his voice barely a whisper.
“A necessary evolution,” DeSnaijlerBorn: March 9, 1903Birthplace: Rotterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: Physician/Geneticist Early Life and Education Joost DeSnaijler was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He graduated top of his class in medical school but faced ostracism due to his far-right political leanings, aligning with Nazi and fascist ideologies. Career and Wartime Activities DeSnaijler was arrested during a National Socialist Movement (NSB) rally but moved to Germany... replied, his gaze intense, almost piercing. “Come, let me show you what we’ve built here.”
As they walked through the corridors, DeSnaijlerBorn: March 9, 1903Birthplace: Rotterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: Physician/Geneticist Early Life and Education Joost DeSnaijler was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He graduated top of his class in medical school but faced ostracism due to his far-right political leanings, aligning with Nazi and fascist ideologies. Career and Wartime Activities DeSnaijler was arrested during a National Socialist Movement (NSB) rally but moved to Germany... explained that the starbase was a side project of sorts, funded by the Haakon Interstellar Corporation and the Ramhar Remnant government. “This isn’t just a sanctuary,” he elaborated. “It’s the birthplace of a new era—an era where we will no longer be at the mercy of our human frailties.”
The corridors opened up to a vast control center, alive with the hum of machines and the bustle of personnel. Screens lit up with data streams and star maps, showing the extensive reach of their operation.
“Here, we have the opportunity to redefine what it means to be human,” DeSnaijlerBorn: March 9, 1903Birthplace: Rotterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: Physician/Geneticist Early Life and Education Joost DeSnaijler was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He graduated top of his class in medical school but faced ostracism due to his far-right political leanings, aligning with Nazi and fascist ideologies. Career and Wartime Activities DeSnaijler was arrested during a National Socialist Movement (NSB) rally but moved to Germany... continued, his voice echoing slightly in the expansive room. “We can enhance, evolve, and perhaps, overcome the very nature of our existence.”
Aikin and Johansson exchanged a look. The promise was grand, the possibilities boundless, but so were the ethical quandaries. Here, at the edge of human exploration and enhancement, they stood at a precipice—the future unwritten, and their roles in it uncertain. As the chapter closed, the weight of their choices loomed large, the echoes of their past merging with the unknown potential of their future.
