This is a science fiction adventure about how progressive hunger for wealth and power within a society [Planet Raihan] have resulted in duping other planets into mining valuable ore for them amidst the orbital hazards of Planet 6333. They have severely hurt other cultures along the way; raising themselves galactic prominence through manipulation of the relationship between a planet loaded with valuable ore, and a dimensional portal caught in a gravitational tug-of-war between two suns.
From the beginning, remote miners are steadily shut off from communicating with their home planet through Raihan manipulation from a secret base located on a nearby moon; eventually feeling neglected and alone just as Planet 6333 enters the dangerous portal zone in the midst of its orbit. The victims ultimately see the Raihans as rescuers rather than kidnappers when they come in the midst of planetary chaos to steal the ore and take them as hostages.
When examined closer, the Raihan culture is a paper tiger, dissolving from the inside out due to their evil ways. Circumstances arise that allow two smaller planetary forces [the Trecons and Ryderson-Omegans] to band together and challenge the Raihan goliath; but they can't do it alone.
The story ends with a surprising twist, and points toward future adventures!
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Galactic Passages is a family project. Dean Vargo, a career firefighter and active member of the Minnesota Air National Guard; penned the Galactic Passages series with his son Anson, a high school junior. Dean integrated military and firefighting experience/terminology along with Anson's creativity to build a unique universe. Weaving the ideas of two individuals was challenging; but also created new characters, deeper story plots, different perspectives. Daughters Natalie, (8th grade) and Abigail (6th grade) also played a vital role; Natalie as illustration editor and artist, Abigail for animal advice. The authors made sincere effort to be descriptive, while keep the story going for younger readers. Requisite Bandits, picking up where Planet 6333 ends, will be out soon. The manuscript has been delivered to the publisher for book 3 in the series, The Silhouette Voyage.