Episode 34: Druyndar returns with a large group of Aria’asharra, who threaten to attack the Rahn’naa with nothing but spears and arrows — Ten days later, they had revived over half of the Athla’naa in cryostasis, and they now had to rotate the use of the dining hall. While everyone had a food replicator in their quarters, many enjoyed the camaraderie of eating with friends. When Jevan and Ardyn traveled through the now…

Episode 33: After worrying about their future, Jevan and Ardyn are given an important task by Takyra. — Those who had already been revived aboard the Rahn’naa were abuzz with excitement. The news that their homeworld was still thriving after all these centuries lifted many of their spirits, despite the circumstances they found themselves in. At first, it took time for them to adjust to the news of…

Episode 32: The subspace message that Takyra sent to Aria’naa receives a reply. What it doesn’t say speaks volumes. — They all looked at Takyra. “Well, that’s a surprise. Please, everyone, join me.” As they followed Takyra toward the control center, Aelrynd eagerly kept pace with her. “What’s this message?” “It must be the message I was telling you about,” Takyra replied excitedly. “The one I sent to Aria’naa.”

Episode 31: Despite failing to convince Druyndar of the truth, the other elders come to an accord with Takyra. — Takyra led them all to the dining hall, while Aerys returned to the main control room. “Now that everyone is in accord, let’s share a meal,” she suggested. “I think our guests can all learn something while I get Amyra up to date.” Once they were all situated, Takyra explained…

Episode 30: Takyra shows the elders undeniable proof how her people have remained alive in cryostasis since the Rahn’naa crashed. — The next morning, Ardyn sat on the couch, nursing a cup of tea and fiddling with the key. It still glowed whenever he touched it, and with a small programming change, it now glowed for Jevan as well. I can’t believe how amazed I was by this. After everything we’ve…

Episode 29: Jevan and Ardyn finally get through to two of their elders, but struggle to convince the others. — Ardyn groaned in frustration. Jevan came over and put a comforting hand on his shoulder before looking at the intractable group sitting before them. “Mathias, how much of all this were you aware of?” Mathias shook his head. “I wasn’t aware of anything. It wasn’t until after we went to…

Episode 28: Takyra asks Jevan and Ardyn to help their elders understand the truth with the assistance of Cytra, the AI that helps maintain the Rahn’naa. — The next morning in the dining hall, Aerys handed Takyra the report he’d promised on his assessment of the cryopods. “Thank you,” Takyra said. “What is the general status? Have any of the pods failed?” “Unfortunately, yes,” Aerys confirmed. “While others are close to failing. …

Episode 27: Jevan and Ardyn help Takyra launch a subspace beacon with the hopes of contacting the Athla’naa people on their homeworld. — The next day, Takyra invited them to join her in the dining hall for the morning meal while they discussed their options. They knew once they revealed their existence to both the Medellan and Athla’naa populations on this continent, it would be a shock and irrevocably change the lives of…

Episode 26: The elders refuse to listen to Takyra, insistent that the Rahn’naa is the remains of an ancient temple, not a crashed spaceship. — They followed Aerys to the holding cells. “We set aside some space in case we had any troublemakers after we awoke. I never thought we’d be using them for something like this.” Ardyn smirked at Jevan when they could hear the elders ranting and raving from down the hall. The…