Scrapyard Station: The Effect of Hyperspace on Scholars

No one knows why hyperspace is lethal. Animals come back dead, and a Tinker criminal who tried to flee through hyperspace died as well. No method of resuscitation can restore brain function, yet the brain appears entirely undamaged. Even Nomads, who easily and safely travel hyperspace, can't explain how they do it beyond “We just do.”

(Bacteria survive. Plants usually don't. It varies for fungi.)

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Scrapyard Station: Immigration

“Name?” the official on duty asks.

“Zenalius,” the immigrant replies.

“Any other names?”

“No. In Zobzepan Colony, we only use one name.”

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