The meeting room at the Sovereign Horizon Coalition’s orbital research station, Erebus-9, was illuminated by a gentle blue light, with walls adorned by holo-screens showcasing genetic schematics, cybernetic enhancements, and biometric data. Aria Fontaine stood at the center, observing as the members of the SHC’s inner circle put the finishing touches on their agenda.
“The UEC is charging ahead without caution,” Fontaine stated, her tone steady yet authoritative. “They view Tarnah as just another Earth, a place for the masses to settle. We recognize it for what it truly represents—a testing ground for the next stage of human evolution.”
The individuals in the room were some of the most influential figures in the SHC—visionaries, scientists, and strategists who had dedicated years to a singular mission: surpassing the limitations of baseline humanity. They believed that unmodified humans were ill-prepared for the vastness of space and that only those enhanced through genetic engineering and cybernetic upgrades could succeed in the interstellar age.
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