Tag Archives: Alien Planet

The Solo Effort

Posted on June 26, 2018 by EagleAye

Captain Jones stood upon a hilltop of the newly colonized planet, New Montana. A team of his hand-picked men helped him raise the massive flagpole. Soon the United States flag flapped proudly in the breeze. “I claim New Montanta for … Continue reading →

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Too Real

Posted on May 2, 2018 by EagleAye

On the planet Grossman the scenery was notoriously bland. It was the perfect place for Gregor to demonstrate his holographic technology. He gathered investors and projected a gully scene upon a hill. It depicted winter, then spring, then fall. The … Continue reading →

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Breaking A Few Eggs

Posted on April 15, 2018 by EagleAye

As the gondola rose up the mountain, Debra shivered. “Aren’t you concerned about the disappearances?” “Disappearing gondolas?” said Vik. “Naw. That’s just a crazy rumor. Don’t be fooled. Think of the good side! This is the only planet where you … Continue reading →

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A Dangerous Snack

Posted on February 6, 2018 by EagleAye

Safari guide E.R. Pankow led the tourists through the trees of the planet, Barton. “It’s quite safe here if you follow the rules” he said. “Don’t touch anything unless I say so.” He pointed to a giant footprint in a … Continue reading →

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The Good Year

Posted on December 31, 2017 by EagleAye

Director McKinley stared up at the colony’s windmills. They worked flawlessly. The first year of the colony on planet Kennick went perfectly. “I can’t believe our good luck,” he said. “Why not?” said Deputy Director Segundo. “Look back at history. … Continue reading →

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The First Court Martial

Posted on June 25, 2017 by EagleAye

The planetary colony of Franca was small. The population of 600 split perfectly between men and women. Due to the complexities of human sexuality this produced less than 300 couples. Colonel Baird and his Marines counted themselves among the population. … Continue reading →

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The Naughty

Posted on December 6, 2016 by EagleAye

Their fruit glowing with light, the rarest Christmas trees in Human space rose above them, and Ethan owned an entire grove. “You don’t pick out trees,” said Ethan. “The trees pick you. They look into your soul and know evil … Continue reading →

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A Safe Place

Posted on March 15, 2016 by EagleAye

Mark and Anita marveled at the forests of the planet, Darwin IV. The plant life grew huge and in stunning variety. Up until recently, few people even knew about the backwater colony. Desperate financial straits for the primarily Australian settlers … Continue reading →

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Safari Guide

Posted on November 10, 2015 by EagleAye

Martin Crabtree had begun to tolerate the constant swishing sound behind him. When a branch crackled loudly, he stopped immediately. He stood up, sighed, and turned to glare at Herbert “Bwana” Titterman. “What?” said Titterman. His voice practically boomed through … Continue reading →