In the "Mother of the Moon" period, English has not yet become Anglo. The Lunarian language is mercurial, like Exaltationist. The Federation fears resurgent nationalism on Luna just as, in the Psychotechnic History, the UN fears resurgent nationalism on Earth. Dagny's children have found Edmond's planetoid, spherical, 2000 kilometers in diameter, on a remote orbit but keep its existence secret and Brandir will explore it when he can get a torchcraft.
Moondwellers divide into Lunarians and Terrans born on Earth or in L-5, including avowed Earthlings. There is friction. Lunarians chafe at Federation laws. Much is happening that we do not see.
3 comments:
Kaor, Paul!
It makes me wonder, is there a similar planetoid for real in the outer reaches of the Solar System? We can both easily see how useful it would be for expanding and solidifying the presence of the human race off Earth.
And of course the ends and goals of the emerging cybercosm would not necessarily match those of mankind. Another source of conflict!
Ad astra! Sean
Sean,
I have heard an astronomer quoted as saying that all the Solar planets have not been discovered yet. Neptune has not yet completed one orbit since being discovered so, if its orbit is affected by any other large bodies, this is not yet known for sure.
Paul.
Kaor, Paul!
I have read of similar things! Which means there MIGHT be a large planetoid or even a Planet X out there. I hope we live to find out more!
Ad astra! Sean
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