The Liryians, a peaceful, technologically advanced race from the constellation Liria, are brutally attacked and annihilated by the reptilian Conquerors. Before their homeworld's destruction, Liryian scientists manage to launch several refugee ships into space. Guided by probes, the survivors discover a habitable planet in a new solar system, inhabited by a technologically inferior race. The Liryian leadership decides on a slow integration, beginning with the scientific community, and makes contact with an American scientist who brokers a deal with the US government. In exchange for advanced military technology, the Liryians are granted land in the western United States for settlement, initiating a complex and potentially volatile coexistence.
This new settlement faces immediate challenges stemming from cultural misunderstandings, the inherent disparity in technological advancement, and the underlying tension of the Liryians' desperation for survival against the backdrop of their lost civilization. The integration process is fraught with suspicion from the human population and internal Liryian debates about their future and the ethics of their interaction with humanity, especially concerning the shared military technology which could have unforeseen consequences. The resolution hinges on the Liryians establishing a sustainable existence while navigating the complexities of their new home and the potential for renewed conflict, either from humanity or from the lingering threat of the Conquerors.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Liryians, a peaceful, technologically advanced race from the constellation Liria, are brutally attacked and annihilated by the reptilian Conquerors. Before their homeworld's destruction, Liryian scientists manage to launch several refugee ships into space. Guided by probes, the survivors discover a habitable planet in a new solar system, inhabited by a technologically inferior race. The Liryian leadership decides on a slow integration, beginning with the scientific community, and makes contact with an American scientist who brokers a deal with the US government. In exchange for advanced military technology, the Liryians are granted land in the western United States for settlement, initiating a complex and potentially volatile coexistence.This new settlement faces immediate challenges stemming from cultural misunderstandings, the inherent disparity in technological advancement, and the underlying tension of the Liryians' desperation for survival against the backdrop of their lost civilization. The integration process is fraught with suspicion from the human population and internal Liryian debates about their future and the ethics of their interaction with humanity, especially concerning the shared military technology which could have unforeseen consequences. The resolution hinges on the Liryians establishing a sustainable existence while navigating the complexities of their new home and the potential for renewed conflict, either from humanity or from the lingering threat of the Conquerors. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798289161857
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Liryians, a peaceful, energy-based civilization inhabiting the crystalline planet Liryia Prime, are unexpectedly attacked by the technologically superior Varnak, a hive-minded species that feeds on energy-based life. The Varnak's invasion is swift and devastating, overwhelming the Liryians' advanced psychic link warfare and energy manipulation technologies. Liryia Prime's planetary shields are breached, its cities destroyed, and its moon fractured, leading to the planet's implosion. In a last-ditch effort, the Liryians launch Project Seedstream, an interstellar ark carrying a small fragment of their population towards Earth, hoping to find refuge on this distant blue planet.Arriving on Earth, the battered and unrecognizable Liryian refugees are met with fear and confusion from Earth's governments, whose technology malfunctions in the presence of the Liryians' unique energy signatures. The Liryians, grieving the loss of their home and culture, struggle to adapt to their new reality and to explain their situation. The Varnak, however, are still hunting, and the threat of interstellar war looms large as Earth becomes the next potential target. The Liryians must overcome their losses, forge alliances with humanity, and prepare for a final confrontation with the Varnak to ensure the survival of both their species and Earth. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798289161857
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