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Despite successful settlements in the solar system and manned missions to exoplanets, the world has begun to condemn space programs as worthless, flashy distractions from the problems Earth faces. Problems that are irreversible, and getting worse. Benedict Drake, the CEO of Wander Enterprises, and Rosetta Bletchley, the COO, have initiated the Gateway Program, which will begin relocating humans--among thousands of other species--to two exoplanets over the next century.

While Benedict travels across the galaxy to prepare the way for the final phase, Rosetta remains on Earth to hopefully re-inspire the world with a fascination scientific endeavor. The only thing that stands in their way is MACE, the Movement Against Cosmic Exploration, and the ensuing political war could lead to the end of modern society--or the dawn of a new era for humanity.All Rights Reserved

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