Tag Archives: Space Colony

The Bane Of Communication

Posted on August 4, 2021 by EagleAye

I haven’t been posting much lately. Sorry about that. I had been writing so intensely for so long, I guess I suffered from a certain amount of burnout. I needed a change for a little while. I didn’t have writer’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien Life, Europa, First Contact, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Space Colony | 17 Comments

Practical Expectations of a Mars Colony

Posted on December 11, 2020 by EagleAye

Recently, a friend brought an article about a Martian colony to my attention. Being the lover of space and science fiction that I am, the title hardly encouraged me. Humans Will Never Colonize Mars offers the rather gloomy impression that … Continue reading →

Posted in Essay | Tagged Elon Musk, Essay, Life in space, Mars, Mars Colony, Space Colony, Terraforming | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Alien Planet, Champagne, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, New Year Party, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Space Colony | 22 Comments

The Hot Summer

Posted on December 6, 2017 by EagleAye

The colony at the planet Oslo was struggling, mostly because few colonists ever stayed long. Senator Henretty was dispatched to investigate. Governor Juuten took the Senator on a tour of the city, Helmgud. The grass was green and the streets … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged extreme Weather, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Icicles, Minnesota, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Space Colony, Winter | 44 Comments

Upside, Downside

Posted on January 18, 2017 by EagleAye

Harold visited the colony at Darimere VI, carrying his golf clubs. In the vaulted hallway, he said, “We’re inside a living animal?” “Yes,” said Givenchy. “The Gigatrobe is thousands of meters long, and unharmed by us. We only add furnishings, … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Fiction | Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Giant Creature, Humor, Micro Fiction, Microfiction, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Space Colony | 40 Comments

Chummy and the Mercenaries Pt.2

Posted on July 26, 2013 by EagleAye

Chummy’s battle with the mercenaries continues after the image… If you missed part 1 More from Chummy’s history. Chummy and the Mercenaries Pt.2 “We’re screwed.” Clarence “Chance” Baugh sagged as he reviewed his sensor pad. “Whaddya mean, screwed, Chance?” Asked … Continue reading →

Posted in Science, Short Fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged AI, Artificial Intelligence, Colony, Flash Fiction, Mercenaries, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Space Colony, Wardog, Web Serial | 6 Comments

Chummy and the Mercenaries

Posted on July 23, 2013 by EagleAye

“Chummy,” the war machine–turned loyal dog–has quickly become one of my favorite characters. Here’s another story about him. *footnote is at the bottom of the page. Chummy and the Mercenaries “Get off my land,” said 15-year old Daphne Ojibwa. She … Continue reading →

Posted in Military, Science, Short Fiction | Tagged Artificial Intelligence, Cattle Rustling, Combat Robot, Combat Science Fiction, Cybernetic Organism, Flash Fiction, Mercenaries, Mercenary, Robot, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Space Colony, War Dog, War Machine | 8 Comments

The Elevator Pitch – The Daily Prompt: Elevator

Posted on May 24, 2013 by EagleAye

A work of Science Fiction in response for the Daily Prompt: Elevator. Prompt can be found here: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/05/24/daily-prompt-elevator/ Story begins after the image. 750 words. The Elevator Pitch I’d seen about people like him on the Discovery series, “Taboo.” They … Continue reading →