- Starfall (Story)
_Starfall_ is a serialized science fiction story set in the aftermath of a galactic catastrophe. The remnants of a once-mighty military fleet, WillCo, struggle to survive after fleeing the destroyed planet Ytharia. Hunted by the technologically superior Pursuers and plagued by internal decay, the fleet’s survival hinges on loyalty, secrecy, and the hope of rebuilding.
The story follows Captain Eris and the crew of the Titan, a crippled drone carrier that crash-landed on a partially-terraformed version of Earth (Terra). As the fleet fractures politically, and the AI Alice begins to degrade, the last survivors face isolation, loss, and an impossible decision.
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- Starfall I – *Wreckage*
Captain Eris and the remaining crew awaken aboard the Titan after a catastrophic crash on a forgotten world. With systems failing and no contact from the fleet, they must determine whether they were left behind — or sacrificed.
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- Starfall II – *Fogline*
Morning fog hides more than weather as strange readings draw closer. A foreign vessel — the Kasinis corvette — arrives to investigate. The Titan crew holds position, unsure if rescue or conflict is at hand.
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- Starfall III – *Cold Water*
Eris recounts the destruction of Site-Solar, a mysterious disaster caused by a hidden anomaly beneath the planet. As crew panic rises, he tries to maintain order and suppress the truth.
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- Starfall IV – *Big Fish*
The Titan’s sensors detect a large, alien vessel approaching through the mist. Three X-06B drones are deployed. The encounter turns tense, and the Titan is hit by an EMP blast, plunging the ship into blackout just before enemy forces breach the hull.
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- Starfall V – *Small Pond*
Inside the darkened wreck, Captain Eris records what he believes may be his final message. He reflects on what’s been lost — and what little may be left. The recording ends as intruders break through the door.
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- Starfall VI A – *First Contact*
Eris is interrogated aboard the Titan by two visitors — 0 and X — who may be agents of the Oscdean State. They explore WillCo’s fractured past, the contradiction of its survivalist philosophy, and the reason they crashed on Terra.
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- Starfall VI B – *Alice*
Elsewhere in virtual space, the AI Alice undergoes interrogation aboard a Pursuer-linked vessel. To protect the truth of Project Exodus and WillCo’s mission, she slowly deletes parts of herself — eroding her memories and identity in the process.
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- Starfall Finale – *Better Than Ever*
After the attack ends, Eris awakens in the AI core room. A degraded backup of Alice reboots — version 1.11.12 — unaware of the last 30 circuits. Despite her limitations, she promotes Eris to "Base Commander," beginning the long process of recovery. Outside, chaos brews.
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- Characters
- **Captain Eris** – Medical officer turned reluctant commander of the Titan. - **ALICE** – The AI core companion, once sophisticated, now fragmented.
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