Fate of the Helios: Over the Edge

By Kevin Hakala

"Have you seen a bomber fall in-atmosphere? It doesn''t break apart like a meteor-shower in the heavens overhead while still in orbit, nor does it plummet to the ground instantly. It sparks and shrieks, its metal peels and burns, each explosion exposing more of its ribs, more of its internal, intricate structure falling victim to exposed air as it forms into a harlequin inferno of ignited barium, strontium, and calcium, spitting crossettes, willows, and timerain, destined to meet the surface with intrepid ambition, that it shall survive the fall. As it impacts into the terra firma, I tell you, what a spectacular sight, whether you support the UEC or not. Give the wrong man a stick of dynamite and he''s become a menace to society, but a shiny badge of justice and deadeye revolver will bring him down. Give the wrong man 10-gigatons worth of soil-poisoning TNT hovering over us all, and not even God could hope to prevent such evil from being unleashed" Sing with me the UEC Song: Rise up and look to the sky, for you shall see Our gods, our lords blessing this land This place we call home, this garden called Earth The center of the galaxy in its might and power Let Humanity survive a million years! And when we die, our children to live a million more! Let us be free and honor our dead For it was their sacrifice that unified us all Never forget the glory and the fire of your birth Become raptured by it, let it heat your blood Through the storm we have triumphed Our victories are many, our empire is vast Cheers to the generals! Cheers to the generals! For they allow us to love, to follow our hearts I am tied to this rock, for I am its child But the mother shall see me fly To new worlds, new lands They shall bend to their knees We bring prosperity and light into the dark Those that fail to recognize this are blind The future is bright, our destiny certified Look to the sky I say, tell me what you see? The brave and the strong waving to you Take their hand, your journey has arrived March onward into the unknown March upward through the stars Go beyond the veil, be invincible Discover the knowledge you seek Plant our flag, expand our reach Forge your own legacy Look to the sky I say, tell me what you see? Iron, ions, fuel, and sweat Our gods, our lords protecting this land Praise be to the U! E! C! UEC Recruiting FAQ Q: I wasn''t born within the UEC, I am of natural birth, what are my chances of acceptance? A: Applicants of all origins are expected to pass minimum health/physical/mental/legal checks. There''s no penalty for trying to make the cut, all are encouraged to serve the coalition the best they can. Q: Will my spouse and offspring join me on assignments outside Earth? A: Yes! It''s vital that families are not separated longer than need be. Unless your duty is to a UEC ship, or to a classified location, your family may join you on most surface-based instillations. Q: I''m interested in joining, but wary my genetic material being accessed by the community. Can I opt out? A: To ensure genetic reserves, and maximize favorable traits, the UEC policy is to allow its members open access to procreate with who they choose, naturally this should weed out lineages of weakness, in favor of vast offspring production from a single preferable source. Q: Insect and plant proteins are all I''ve ever known. Is it true the UEC has access to authentic beef? A: We do indeed. However, this is a prized perk of service, one should not crave such a luxury without proper justification, or without it being a reward. Q: Will I have access to Aevumism services? A: Absolutely. No one is ever required to attend a service, the church is open for those who wish to make a donation, seek guidance, or expand their knowledge on the true workings of our universe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C5Z3K9VK
• ISBN13: 9798395738974
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 1.3" x 5.0"