Power Station: A Science Fiction Tale by Raazia Anum at Inkitt

Story Notes

Welcoming you to the asteroid was a pleasant surprise. A thin atmosphere of mist and dust lent itself to a soft backdrop as you surveyed the facility, its décor a manic blend of flecks of metal and dirt which billowed in the air around you. You squinted as the sun went down, but still made out the silhouette of the artificial being that tended to the facility, the mysterious AI which guided the miners along. You inspected the comforting hum of mechanism, the constant motion and prodding that the miners joined in order to keep the production steady.

Summary

You are the manager of a mining station, located in the outer reaches of a distant star system. With a crew of hardy miners, and a mysterious artificial intelligence helping you monitor their progress, it's up to you to ensure that everyone is able to harvest the valuable minerals and resources that inhabit the asteroid. But as you go about your day-to-day work, you must also face the powerful forces at work in this outer realm of space. Can you survive long enough to reap the rewards of your labor and journey?

Genre: Scifi

Author: Raazia Anum

Status: Ongoing

Chapters: 3

Rating: n/a

Age Rating: 18+

Chapter 1: Welcome to the Asteroid

Welcome to the Asteroid

You squinted as the sun went down, but still made out the silhouette of the artificial being that tended to the facility, the mysterious AI which guided the miners along.

You inspected the comforting hum of mechanism, the constant motion and prodding that the miners joined in order to keep the production steady. You were anxious to join them, and you were certain that you would soon make a name for yourself in this vast system, where power and survival depended on your ability to navigate the twists and turns of galactic exploration.

Greet the miners and get to work