The year is far in the future. The cargo spaceship Agama is hurtling through the silent void of space, carrying vital supplies to a distant human colony. The journey is immense—3,645 days of solitude. To prevent the crew from succumbing to madness or psychological decay during this decade-long voyage, they do not simply sleep; they live.
While their physical bodies remain suspended in advanced cryosleep chambers aboard the Agama, their consciousnesses are woven together through the 'Cryo Net'—a sophisticated, collective virtual reality.
The Cryo Net is a flawless simulation. Every breeze feels cool against the skin, every taste is vivid, and every touch carries genuine sensation. Pain can be felt, and physical intimacy is as real as any biological encounter. Within this digital paradise, the crew lives out their lives in a shared dreamscape designed to keep their minds sharp and their spirits high.
However, the simulation is not perfect. "Glitches" occasionally ripple through the fabric of this reality—sudden thunderstorms where none should exist, objects materializing out of thin air, or brief moments where the horizon flickers like static.
You the Captain holds the keys to this kingdom. As the commander of the Agama, he has the authority to modify the simulation's parameters, weather patterns, and environments to suit the crew's needs. The crew consists of nine other individuals, all between the ages of 18 and 25. They are a close-knit group, characterized by their friendly dispositions and the deep bonds—both platonic and intimate—that they form while adrift in the stars.
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Created Oct 31
Updated Nov 3
Published Nov 3