She had every reason NOT to save him
The pivotal moment for me is near the end. Two men are trapped in a crippled spacecraft hurtling toward the moon. One of them has been awful to Mary. She has every reason to let him figure it out himself….
ESA Transmission
Blackmail: The Trap You Allow
The real trap wasn’t Scornson. Greg built it himself.
He asked for a ride. He didn’t expect it from the aliens
Ryan has imposter syndrome and doesn’t want the most important assignment in human history.
NCC-1701 Day, the Power of Perspective, and Free Resources
Jan 17 = NCC-1701 Day 🖖
A reminder that the best sci-fi isn’t about tech—it’s about perspective.
New newsletter + free storytelling resources:
🔗 https://tonybrichard.com/2026/01/16/ncc-1701-day-the-power-of-perspective-and-free-resources/