It has been more than a hundred years since the United Planets Federation was established. In 2125, a small number of humans with the foresight bravely took the first step to unite the free peoples of this galaxy into an alliance. The original founders must have realized that only by working together can we maintain sufficient strength in the face of threats in space. In order to resist the influence of foreign conquerors and other forces, as early as that time, people had realized that there was diversity in the development and progress of various races. This diversity makes each other stronger. These differences do not divide them but complement each other, opening up unexpected possibilities. Thus, through onerous negotiations and a few signed documents, the basis for unprecedented cooperation between different races in the universe was laid. It was the beginning of a success story that, over time, was joined by more and more races. This alliance not only provides security to the member races, but also provides opportunities for trade, growth, and prosperity. This aspect has always been the focus of the alliance, but its success has exceeded the founders' expectations. At first, skeptics thought the project would only be around for a short time. Because the interests of various ethnic groups seem to be too different and have insurmountable differences.
Just as in the previous hundred years the nations of the earth had united into one nation. This is the first step for humanity towards interstellar journey. After experiencing the horrors of World War III, with its widespread destruction and numerous deaths, the shadows in people's minds ran deep. Much of the planet was irradiated, and major cities were destroyed or at least severely damaged. The vision of humanity on Earth is almost impossible to achieve. People are surviving from what they can find, living in makeshift shelters and living one day at a time. No one dares to have a long-term vision.
As the entire planet was affected by these catastrophic events, countries in the traditional sense no longer existed, and no help was available to the people. Everyone is fighting for everything they can get. In some areas, roaming gangs took control and the people were forced to submit to their tyranny. The world seemed to be slowly descending into chaos, and humanity seemed to be reaching the end of its cultural and spiritual development.
But there is a positive side. In newly built cities, people came together, made new social connections, and tried new ways of living. It was a time of experimentation, of testing which form of state and society was most suitable.
Ten years after the end of the Great War, everything changed when the Phoenix, the first Earthship capable of traveling at the speed of light, made a brief spaceflight. The flight was witnessed by a Vulcan spacecraft that happened to pass through the solar system. To the Vulcans, this was proof that humanity was ready for first contact with aliens.
Fortunately for both parties, Vulcans and humans are very similar. In appearance, from the upright human form to many details such as the number of fingers, the same senses are used to sense or inhale oxygen. The only differences are Vulcan's pointed ears and steeply rising eyebrows. Vulcan blood is green, making their skin appear darker.
Humans and Vulcans are also very similar in their way of thinking and worldview. Their moral values are basically the same, which is an important prerequisite for establishing mutual trust. Even though Vulcans seem to have no emotions, this does not affect their good relationship. It seems the universe has arranged a future collaboration between Vulcans and humans.
The arrival of aliens changes everything. Vulcans have helped mankind clean up the radiation damage caused by atomic war, solved the problems of hunger, disease and terrorism, and provided new prospects for mankind. The realization that they were not the only ones in the universe, and the fact that they had almost survived self-destruction, brought people together not to create separate nations, but to establish an Earth government that represented the interests of the entire planet. Tolerance and openness become the new image of the planet. As time goes by, it seems that heaven has finally arrived. Because hunger and poverty have been overcome, humanity is ready to reach the stars.
Under the leadership of mankind, various races in the universe that once fought endlessly united. The most important of these are the Andors, Terrans, Vulcans, and Humans. The United Star Federation became a force in the universe and achieved a stalemate peace agreement with its rivals on the frontier. Because of the hostile race, they are unwilling to join the Federation and even think that the Federation poses a threat to them. The Klingons, Romulans, Thorians, and the mysterious Sindi border the Federation and consider it a threat to them. The Federation was not what they thought it was, but their governments were convinced of it. This concept stems from each country's attempts to expand its sphere of influence through conquest. It was unthinkable to them that the Federation would not do this.
However, the Federation was first and foremost a peaceful alliance. There was no aggressive expansion, no conquests. New members are welcome, and no one is forced to join the Alliance. Instead, each ethnic group that applied for membership had to adhere to strict admissions guidelines.
The backbone of the Federation is Starfleet with its spaceships. Of course, there are also private cargo ships, research institutions, and passenger ships. But Starfleet is the guarantor of national security. Spaceships and stations protect borders, explore new territories and planets, and provide diplomats with the opportunity to appear when needed. But Starfleet was founded primarily for research. It is responsible for exploring and documenting the wonders of the universe. Therefore, each ship is equipped with research facilities of various sizes. There is even an entire fleet of purely research vessels that constantly patrol space, advancing our understanding of space, time, matter, and the origins of the universe and life.
Most Starfleet officers are still of the human species. This may also be because Starfleet was once founded on Earth and is headquartered there. However, more and more alien races are now represented in the fleet. Driven by Starfleet, cultures gradually merged, and species that were once connected only by a contract became a true unit. Not only was trade and military converging, but so was the personal level. Many varying degrees of inter-species friendships exist, and interstellar friendships are becoming commonplace. The only ones that remain problematic are the offspring of such relationships. Not every resulting DNA combination is compatible, making some couples' fertility wishes unlikely. Even here, however, emerging scientific insights are gradually resolving these issues.
Starfleet officers are the vanguard of the Federation. They must undergo lengthy training that covers not only ship technology but also morals and ethics. Because military officers are often the first people to make first contact with a new species. In the process, they must be unbiased and tolerant. Demeaning or shaming any species because of a characteristic is not allowed. All laws and codes of conduct of other races must be accepted and tolerated. In addition, the Prime Directive must be strictly adhered to. This directive prohibits intervention on planets whose culture and technology have not yet developed autonomously to enable interstellar travel. Even contact with these species is prohibited. In this way, it not only prevents the loss of species identity caused by premature intervention, but also avoids the rapid development of species technology. Because if the development of technology exceeds wisdom and ethics, it will bring disastrous consequences. Such contaminated species could quickly self-destruct and, in the worst-case scenario, take other species with them. In any case, this situation must be absolutely avoided. Even if it means sacrificing individual people or an entire spacecraft. But fortunately, this has not happened yet.
Therefore, every trainee dreams of one day participating in First Contact. Be one of the first people to come face-to-face with a species that was previously a complete stranger. Traveling to places where no one has gone before, exploring strange planets and new cultures, seeing the wonders of the universe, and expanding our understanding of the nature of life are the most important things that Starfleet members regard as the most important thing.
In the corridor of Starfleet Headquarters, a small, slightly overweight man walked towards the elevator. Most of his hair had fallen out, leaving only a thin fringe surrounding an almost bald head. His face has Asian features and the corners of his mouth are slightly upturned, giving the impression that he seems to be smiling aloofly at all times, transcending all the problems in life. He was wearing a military uniform showing his rank as admiral.
As he walked, his eyes frequently switched between the corridor in front of him and the data pad in his hand. This way he can read the message without bumping into other people in the hallway.
At the top floor of the building, he left the elevator again and walked to an office door. An information sign next to the doorframe reads "Earn's Office." He opened the door and walked in. His office is spacious but simply decorated. On his desk were no family photos, no personal decorations, no clues about him. The walls are white and empty. The only thing that stands out is the large panoramic window behind him, which overlooks the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, which ends at the Starfleet base. The sun shimmered on the gentle waves in the bay, the shore was dark green, and the trees swayed in the breeze.
Against this view, the modesty of the office almost didn't matter. But almost just barely, because the Admiral placed his desk opposite the window, his back to the stunning view. But maybe that's just a precaution to keep from being distracted by such beautiful scenery at work.
He dropped the datapad on the table and stood in front of the window with his hands on his hips, resting for a moment. Then he took a deep breath, sat down at his desk, and activated the screen on the desk. The schedule immediately reminds him of what's coming next, and what's immediately following it. His schedule was so full that there was little room for rest in the following hours.
He quickly updated the document he had prepared for the upcoming meeting to include new information from the meeting that had just ended. The flow of knowledge is getting faster and faster, making it almost impossible to keep up. Maintaining a clear mind and a high degree of organizational talent here requires considerable discipline and management skills. Some days he wished he could go back to space. Come back aboard a spaceship and enjoy the seemingly carefree freedom among the stars. While he didn't want to belittle the job of a captain, commanding a ship now seemed easier to him than dealing with meetings.
Still, he doesn't really want to be a captain anymore. Not because it's a step backwards, but because he's used to settling down in one place. He likes the routine of day-to-day life. Even though the work is routine, there is always something new. He never gets bored. And just knowing that he could go out every morning and feel the sun or rain on his skin and smell the different scents in the air was enough to make him not want to go back to space. On a spacecraft, there is only sterile, filtered air with virtually no smell. No, he didn't want to go back to space. His thirst for adventure had been fulfilled in his youth. Now he enjoys the benefits of living on the planet.
A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. He was surprised to find that he had only been gone for a few minutes and hadn't finished all the updates. Although he actually had no time to finish it, he mentally reminded himself to handle things in an orderly manner, closed the file in progress, and then let the visitor in.
The door opened and a man of Indian descent walked in. He has an average build and a distinctive appearance, and because of his bronze complexion, he looks very noble. He comes across as trustworthy but also exudes a natural authority that perhaps makes his subordinates happy to have a capable leader. His brown eyes looked alert and friendly at the Admiral. There was also a smile on his lips. His hair, once thick and hanging above his shoulders, is now mostly gray. However, it was a hue that Ern had never seen on anyone else. The hair shone in the light, taking on a silvery grey. And natural sunlight adds to this effect. According to the information, Owen has learned that this man is a descendant of Navajo Indians and has been the captain for eight years. It was an ordinary career experience, but the fifty-six-year-old man took an unusual path.
The captain took a step closer and held out his hand to Owen. Owen noticed that his handshake was firm. "Hello, Ern," he greeted.
"Captain Noah, welcome." Owen replied. He was impressed by the positive vibe the captain displayed. This information is not found in the profile. And he had never met him before.
However, the captain's file already contains a lot of information. As far as Ern knew, the captain was considered very reliable. His crew liked and respected him. His superiors have always spoken very favorably of him. Therefore, he was included on the list of possible candidates to become a future admiral. Although the captain never expressed interest, the records also reveal that Noah was never married. This is true of most Starfleet captains. Although there is no rule that captains cannot get married, in fact only a few captains actually get married. A lot of this actually doesn't just apply to captains. Because building a relationship on a ship can be very difficult, especially when one person is the other person's superior. The captain must be the superior, so the illusion of favoritism must be avoided. What's worse is if your partner must be sent on a dangerous mission, but you can't be too timid and cautious. It's bad enough being responsible for the loss of a crew member on a mission, but losing a partner's life is a whole other story to face and overcome.
Officials with connections in different departments may be assigned to different ships, which is similar to marrying people. Then the marriage turns into a long-term long-distance relationship. A long-distance relationship that spans light years. It may be weeks or months before we see each other again. These are not ideal conditions for a lasting relationship.
Those who do decide to embark on a lasting relationship will work hard to be put on a ship together. Or strive for a mission on Earth, or at least within the solar system. This is usually possible since Starfleet has a lot to accomplish here as well. And young academy graduates are flocking to space, so positions on Earth are usually filled by older returnees, older returners like Oon.
Noah, like most captains, developed a very deep bond with his ship. He is the captain of the USS Republic, the most common Constellation-class ship at this time and the most numerous ship type. Six weeks ago, the Republic returned from a nearly year-long mission. Thereafter, the crew enjoyed their well-earned land leave. However, the vessel remains docked and undergoes systematic inspection. Every system is tested and every component inspected for damage. In fact, every screw needs to be inspected. This is to minimize the risk of failure and damage. While the ship's engineering team regularly checks the system, the shipyard offers a more comprehensive range of possibilities. In addition, minor repairs were made. But there's not much that actually needs to be done. Boat is in good condition. Of course, ship computers still get the latest software updates.
As with the end of every mission, there will be personnel changes. Some people left the ship for various reasons. Some felt uncomfortable on board and requested transfers, others moved up the career ladder to relevant roles on other ships. There are also personal reasons, absences due to illness and retired officers. However, most of the more than four hundred crew members will remain on board for the next mission. Noah was very happy about this. He has a team that works well together and the atmosphere on board is good. He doesn't want that atmosphere to be affected by frequent personnel changes. Therefore, he is now very much looking forward to Ern giving him some advice on the crew situation.
After they sat down, Owen immediately got into work mode. His tight schedule left no time for small talk. "Have you received information about the new crew?" he asked.
Noah confirmed. Yesterday he received a list with data on the persons concerned. The change department mainly involves laboratories and computer rooms. There, it takes a while for the team to regroup. But his leadership team remains almost intact. Only the third-ranked Lieutenant Lesley Holder left the ship due to his age. This fact has long been known. Noah still clearly remembers the farewell ceremony, which was a long and warm farewell party.
"I haven't received your feedback yet," Ern reminded him in a neutral tone, although he wasn't satisfied with it. He hopes to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
"Due to other commitments, I didn't have time to do a final review of the list until a few minutes ago. You will hear from me later today," Noah explained calmly. However, he was shaking his head internally. The list was so vast that it was impossible for him to make a final assessment of it in such a short period of time. There was no way he was skimming over something of such importance. "However, I have noticed that there is no replacement for Lieutenant Leslie Holder on the list," he added.
Owen nodded. "I'd like to talk to you personally about this. We have a person, a problem case I should say," Owen said slowly. "There is a man named Dray Ingmar." He handed the captain a data pad that showed a face and some basic information. The face was that of a young and handsome man. According to the information, he should be in his early thirties. Noah felt like he had heard this name somewhere, but couldn't remember where exactly for a while.
"Ingmar has offended people with his current captain. To be precise, he was disliked by all his previous superiors. He lacked discipline and did not care much about rules. In addition, he was very popular among women. Welcome, and he took full advantage of it. On a ship, over time, this can complicate the situation," Owen explained, trying to keep a neutral tone, not wanting to reveal his feelings about the situation. People's personal opinions.
Noah frowned when he heard this. He was already worried about knowing what Ern was going to say, and he wasn't too happy about it.
"Nevertheless, he has been promoted to lieutenant," Ern continued unwaveringly. "He has been through a disciplinary investigation and he knows he has been given one last chance to behave. I would like to assign him to your ship. You are his last hope to teach this man some discipline and protocol."
"It should have been his parents' responsibility," Noah muttered, in a bad mood. "Allow me to be frank, sir?"
"Please tell me," Owen said, leaning back in his chair with his arms crossed.
"I'm not particularly excited about this," Noah said quietly but emphatically. "I cannot accept a troublemaker on board. We are already saddened by the departure of an experienced man, Lesley Holder. Replacing him with a young megalomaniac will do us no favors."
Owen looked at him understandingly. "I totally understand. But we have to arrange for him to go somewhere. And on your ship, the position is now vacant. You will have to accommodate him." His tone made it clear that despite understanding, the decision had been made out, and there is no room for further discussion. Owen added slightly gently: "However, Mr. Ingmar has been warned. If he fails again this time, his Starfleet career will be over. This should make him somewhat repentant." Noah did not Too confident. Typically, the captain has some say in crew composition. But the final decision always rests with the Admiral. And here, the decision has been made without first consulting the captain, even though this decision may have adverse consequences. Noah now has no choice but to accept this fact. Starfleet is a military institution with a well-defined command structure. An order is an order, nothing needs explanation. Noah could only accept reality.
"Now that that's out of the way, let's move on to your next assignment," Ern continued to guide the conversation. He clicked on the keyboard on his computer, retrieving relevant data. "This mission is relatively short. The USS Mandela reported a potentially suitable planet for colonization weeks before disappearing. You will lead a science team to the planet and assist in its investigation."
Noah's facial expression remained unchanged, even though the task didn't make him particularly happy. There's nothing more boring than being a babysitter to a couple of scientists. Such an investigation could last weeks. He preferred to be part of the search for the USS Mandela. The ship lost contact two months ago and no distress signal was sent. In his last contact, Captain Mala Tiner did not mention any technical issues. There are absolutely no clues as to what happened. Search efforts so far have been fruitless. Not even a single wreckage has been found in space or on a planet within the ship's flight range. It's all very mysterious.
"You will conduct all the tests, from air analysis to soil samples," Owen continued, as if he wanted to forestall the captain's other ideas and possible objections. Of course, this doesn't affect the decision. "Every planet in the region must be examined. Even every pathogen must be understood in advance if a colony is to be established one day."
"How long is the expected execution time?" Noah asked, already worried and eager to know the answer.
"Our science team expects to be on site conducting investigations for six months," Ohne said. "Then, there will be an additional eighteen months of follow-up work in the laboratory on Earth. In about two years, we will know whether all this effort was worth it, and whether the planet is actually suitable for colonization."
Noah didn't look happy. Six months in the same place felt like a lifetime to him. For a man who was only comfortable traveling among the stars, this mission was a huge challenge to his patience.
"You will be leaving in two days," Owen continued, and Noah made no further response. "On the way, you will receive some scientists who are not currently on Earth at Star Base 478 and have them meet there. Detailed instructions on this matter were sent to you a few minutes ago."
Noah nodded and secretly looked at the clock hanging on the wall. Half an hour had passed since he entered the room. According to the invitation, this meeting should last half an hour, and now it seems that Ern intends to follow this time, almost driving the captain out. For when Noah made no immediate comment on this, Ern stood up, held out his hand to bid farewell to the captain, and wished him well. "We'll see you in half a year," he said goodbye.
"Salute!" He gave a simple military salute, then turned and left the room. He still had a lot to do in the two days remaining before heading back to the Republic starship.
...
It was a winter day on the planet Tianwei, the colony where Tini grew up. And it was one of the few days when it snowed. Therefore, this day may be remembered by her because of the snow. Snow is very rare on this planet, appearing only once every few years, usually lasting only a day and then disappearing.
Tini was five years old at the time, playing excitedly with her mother in the white snow, stepping on the thin layer of snow on the ground. Like the other inhabitants of the colony, she took endless delight in this strange, moist whiteness. On this day, the hard daily lives of the colonists were temporarily forgotten.
The colony is located on the edge of Federation territory, far away from other member worlds. Few ships came, and the colonists were mostly isolated. Therefore, life is full of hard work, sacrifice and hardship. This is in stark contrast to life in the hub world. Of course, there are machines to assist with the work, so no one needs to plow the ground with a shovel. Still, harvesting the necessities of life from the barren land remains a daunting task. And, from time to time, accidents occurred that resulted in serious injury or death to colonists.
This planet is not a particularly hospitable place for humans to live. It is dry most of the time and the soil is poor. Barely surviving and reproducing. Despite this, there are still people who choose to live here. And the motivations for their choices vary widely. Some people long for freedom and independence, but find that freedom comes at the cost of effort and sacrifice. There are also people who, for religious reasons, do not want to enjoy an overly delicate life, but are willing to devote themselves to manual labor again to purify their hearts and souls. Others come here to escape and disappear. Therefore, there were also some suspicious characters in the colony, who evaded the sanction of the law and lived freely in this remote area, and the enforcement of the law was not strict. These characters made the life of the colonists much more difficult.
At this age, Tiny already understands all of these situations. She was never allowed to walk alone through the streets of the settlement. A familiar adult must be with her at all times. This is because it can be dangerous for small children. Fortunately, it's not difficult to find an adult willing to take care of the kids. Unemployment is high in the colony and there is always someone who has time and is willing to help.
Tiny knew nothing about her father. Her mother never said a word about her father. She didn't even know she had a father. As a child, she simply assumed that not everyone had a father. She had her mother, and that was the most important and the only thing that really mattered to her. In addition, she has other members who live in the tribe. Although she didn't know how the men were connected at the time, she knew she could trust them. She belongs to them.
The colony was largely made up of descendants of Native Americans who had deserted their ancestral homelands. There is a convergence of lifestyles among all cultures on Earth, and there are groups across the globe who want to preserve ancient values and traditions in faraway places and strive to strike a balance between the past and the future. On Earth, they believe there is no such opportunity, because the blessing of bringing the world together is also a curse for them. Local characteristics are increasingly forgotten, and some have been lost forever. While humanity's collective efforts brought prosperity and progress and conquered the stars, many cultural features were left aside. Customs and traditions have disappeared and been replaced by new ones, but this is not a development that is acceptable to everyone.
On Tianwei Planet, there are ten different tribes living, including a large Sioux group, to which Tiny and her mother Olive belong. Tiny learns about the proud history of her ancestors and the suffering and pain caused by white conquerors. She learned how First Nations members took back their rights, step by step, and finally gained the recognition they deserved and lived an equal life alongside white people. Then, some groups left the earth and began to start a new life here. They are not trying to live as they did hundreds of years ago, but to re-build the bridge between tradition and modernity.
However, Tiny did not understand why her mother came here. Olive was cautious about this. For Tiny, this wasn't a particularly important question. To her, it was normal for them to live here among other tribe members. Whether Olive came here with the wave of immigrants or joined later made no sense to her. At least that was the case at that time.
The only relatives Tiny knew were her mother, Olive, and her sister, Nancy. As Tiny grew up, she grew further and further away from her mother. Olive left the colony more and more often, lasting for weeks at a time, and when she returned home she always seemed a little distracted. Therefore, Tiny's aunt Nancy became her main support. She cared for Tiny like her own daughter. However, she couldn't answer why Olive was acting so strangely.
It was her Aunt Nancy who first gave her some information about her father. One day, while at her aunt's, Tiny gathered all her courage and asked the question that had been bothering her for years.
"Do you know my father?" Her voice trembled, almost too scared to hear the answer. What if she gets an answer she doesn’t want to hear? However, the question had been raised and she could no longer turn back.
Nancy frowned and looked at her niece strangely. "Do you really want to know?" Her voice didn't sound very happy, and she didn't seem to agree with the idea.
Tiny swallowed in fear. The expression doesn't look good. Maybe it's best to forget about it. However, she nodded bravely. Who knows if she will have the courage to ask the question again.
"Your father," Nancy began slowly, contempt evident in her voice, even for young Tiny. She took a deep breath and then continued: "Your father was a Starfleet officer, a lieutenant. When he met your mother, he was on vacation on Earth. For some reason, he stayed on Earth for about half a year. , but I can't remember why. That's a long time for a Starfleet officer. Like all officers on vacation, he of course found a girl during this time. Because the time on vacation is very important to him. It was very short for the original earthlings, so no officer would commit to accompany him for a longer time. Every time he arrived at a port, there would be a different girl. But your mother always said that it was love at first sight for your father. She just didn't understand The way young officers behaved." Nancisi shook her head as she recalled those times. "During his stay, a love affair between your mother and your father continued. A few weeks before he set out again, Olive became pregnant with you. She struggled with her fate. If he were in Light Years Besides, how could they raise children together? But your father chose to abandon his responsibilities easily. He just disappeared and never came back. Sneaking away like a coward. Maybe he didn't want to tie himself down because of his family. , fearing that it might affect his career as an officer." Nancy said angrily. She had talked a lot with emotion and now she had to regain control of herself.
Tears blurred Tiny's eyes as she stared at her aunt. Although she didn't fully understand it at a young age, one thing was clear to her: her father didn't want her. It’s just horrible to hear something like that now.
When Tiny was sixteen, she again had a heated argument with her mother. But this time it's more serious than ever. It almost seems like a final break in the relationship between mother and daughter is about to occur.
"You don't care what I'm doing. You only care about yourself," Tiny shouted, her brown eyes flashing with anger. Her cheeks were rosy with excitement. She was no longer a child, and it showed in her appearance. She was transforming into a truly beautiful adolescent girl. But she inherited her aunt's temper and was always prone to losing her temper. "You haven't been a part of my life in years. You can't even tell me where you always go."
"Tini, you don't understand," Olive responded completely calmly, looking slightly distracted, like she was under the influence of some kind of drug. But Tiny knew that her mother did not take drugs. The doctor also confirmed that she had no other abnormal symptoms. Maybe they could do more tests at a medical center on Earth, but Earth is too far away, and Olive adamantly refuses to return there. It seemed like she had some unpleasant memories with that place.
"No, I can't understand! Because you don't even try to explain it to me. And I don't want to understand anymore. Maybe you met a man somewhere and I'm just a burden to you. So you just throw me away Here, thought I would be fine in our tribe,” Tiny said loudly, her voice filling the streets. But she doesn't care. She has to vent her rage or she'll explode.
"No, that's not true," her mother replied, her voice soft.
"I don't believe you," Tiny shouted as loud as she could. "If you want to leave, go ahead. And never come back."
Before her mother could respond, Tiny hurried out of the room and shut the door with all her might with a loud bang. She felt helpless and alone. All the anger that had been pent up in her for years now burst out at her mother, who never seemed to want her, maybe never wanted her in the first place. What mistake had she made that made her mother abandon her like this? First her father left her, and now her mother. Thoughts like this often came to her mind recently, and she wished she had never been born.
However, Tiny is not one to wallow in self-pity and hide away. She channeled her bitterness into anger and directed that anger at everyone who crossed her path at the wrong time. This fact quickly gave her a bad reputation, and in the eyes of everyone, she could only be dealt with with caution, but it was best to avoid it. But that didn't bother her too much. She was used to having to fight her way through life alone.
After the quarrel, her mother quietly disappeared and never came back. Tiny never saw her again after that.
Early on, Tiny showed a special understanding of technology. She disassembled everything she had on hand and seemed to understand the technical connections with ease. As she grew older, in addition to school, she began to care about the technology that kept the colony running. She created and repaired parts, and successfully resumed the parts that could not be repaired in the eyes of others.
Because of her talents, the colonial leader Leono Lei Zhe went to her one day. He sat on a bench in front of her house. Teni is busy repairing a technical equipment, and its function is not as normal as expected. He looked at her silently for a while, admitting her excellence again. He was silent for so long, probably because he didn't know how to speak. This sign generally does not bring good news. So Tini did not take the initiative to talk to him. She continued to focus on her work and ignored him. In the end, he had to break the silence. "Tini, it's time to consider your future. How do you want to spend your life and which path you choose." He tried to show a kind of teachings and seemed mild. But he didn't do well.
Teni stopped his movement and looked at him in surprise. She is now eighteen years old and grows into a beautiful young woman. She has never considered her future. After her mother disappeared, the tribe was her only familiar home. Leaving seemed so incredible, and she never thought about it.
"What should I do?" She asked listlessly, holding her shoulders. She was not ready to face this. These words only enhance her feelings of helplessness and loneliness.
Lei Zhe looked at her. "I think this is obvious. Your technical talent is incredible. You are so talented, you should make good use of it. Go to participate in the interstellar fleet, where you will ..."
He didn't finish saying, Ti Ni interrupted him loudly. "Never!" She shouted loudly, her eyes were angry.
Lei Zhe was startled a little and took a step back. Although he knows Tani and her irritability, the intensity of her response surprised him. He thought it was a good idea, but obviously did not get her liked. "You don't have to leave right away," he said soothing, he thought Tani's reaction was to worry about being dismissed. "This is just a suggestion."
However, this is not the reason for her anger. She would not dream of going to the interstellar fleet. In her opinion, there are only traitors and cowards there. People like her father. She didn't care about her story about her father, and now she has extended these stories to all the officers. She also told Leonduo Leizhe this. She said so firmly that he never mentioned it again.
However, in the following year, Teni graduated from school. In this colony, she couldn't find a job. She had to join the ranks of the unemployed. This is not a result of satisfying her. As a result, Teni became more irritable and more exhausting the colonists than before. This made her reach the limit until the tribal leader clearly told her that if she left the colonies for a while, it would be better for everyone. It is best to leave for a few years. Leono Leizhe hopes that she will be forced to make some changes for her life. When she calms down and gets along well, she can come back. But she must reconcile with herself first. Changing the environment may help this.
However, Tini felt that he was expelled because no one would be willing to accept her again. She did not hesitate to clean up her luggage. She is accustomed to unpopular. In her opinion, this is always the case. And it is likely that it will never change.
Her first stop is Earth. Why, she can't say it. Perhaps it was because she had no better destination to go. Where can she go? She does not know others except those colonists. And she is not familiar with the universe. So the earth is the most reasonable choice. She hopes that everything else will start there.
