The Solitary of Ultima Thule
Der Einsame von Ultima Thule
Plot Summary
Growan terGorden, surrounded by treachery and intrigue, is planning his wedding to Myriam. His nephew, Mar-Estos, openly supports the Drivers, while Clint Gayheen manipulates events from the shadows. Hados, an Arbiter, arrives at the research center, raising suspicions. Myriam finds herself increasingly isolated, guarded by Gray Guards and cut off from communication with the Drivers. Mar-Estos attempts to meet with her but is thwarted by Gayheen. Myriam uses her PSI abilities to contact Shadow, a Driver, who informs her that Mar-Estos is waiting for her. Shadow is unable to help immediately due to being in bed with someone.
Gayheen confronts Mar-Estos, warning him to stay away from Myriam. Mar-Estos retaliates by stunning Gayheen and leaving him outside his apartment. Meanwhile, Jonsson, a Driver, gets drunk and insults Gray Guards, leading to his capture and coercion into becoming an informant. He is tasked with gaining Myriam's trust and obtaining her notes on the Yggdrasil Project. Growan dismisses Mar-Estos' concerns about Myriam's isolation, stating it's for her own good. Myriam attends a festival with Growan, where she is introduced to important figures, including Max von Valdec. A self-proclaimed prophet disrupts the wedding ceremony, accusing Myriam of witchcraft. Shadow intervenes, attacking the prophet, but is injured by Gray Guards.
Merlin receives a message from Yggdrasil warning of Hados's dangerous experiment. Hados attempts to inject Drivers with a substance to enhance their PSI abilities, but Mar-Estos, Merlin, and Shadow intervene. Merlin reveals that the substance is deadly and that Hados is working for Valdec. Elko, one of the Drivers who was injected, is saved by Merlin. Hados is killed, and his death is covered up as an accident. Growan considers abandoning the Yggdrasil Project but is convinced to continue it. Myriam proposes to lead the project, and Growan reluctantly agrees.
Jonsson informs Gayheen that Myriam is injecting herself with a distillate from Yggdrasil. Gayheen plans to have her declared insane, but Shadow attacks him. Shadow informs the Drivers that Myriam is in danger, and they plan to help her escape. Myriam receives a warning from Shadow and flees the palace, but Shadow is fatally wounded by a Gray Guard. Growan confronts Myriam in Ödrödir, attempting to persuade her to return, but she refuses. He threatens to isolate the valley. Gayheen reports to Growan that Myriam is spending most of her time connected to Yggdrasil. Growan decides to remove the Drivers from Greenland, believing they are manipulating Myriam. Mar-Estos objects, and Growan accuses him of undermining him.
Gayheen attempts to access Growan's Council Chamber using Myriam's ID card and contacts Valdec, revealing his plans to undermine Growan. Mar-Estos reveals Gayheen's treachery to Growan. Growan gives Mar-Estos authority to deal with Gayheen, who is captured and presumably killed. Growan confronts Valdec in Berlin, accusing him of treachery. Mar-Estos disappears after his flight with Gayheen. Myriam gives birth to David, but dies shortly after, claiming he is not Growan's son and that he will free humanity. Growan rejects David, but Merlin takes him. Growan orders the destruction of the laboratories and the construction of a tunnel from Merlin's cave to his palace.
Years later, Growan visits David and agrees that Merlin will raise him until he is three. The story then shifts to David as an adult and connects to events on Rorqual in Space II. David is tasked with finding a way to help the Malaiara and the Banshees. The story ends with David helping the Banshees leave Space II, and the Malaiara are freed.
Key Events
- 01 Hados arrives at the research center, raising suspicions.
- 02 Myriam is isolated and cut off from communication.
- 03 Gayheen confronts Mar-Estos, warning him to stay away from Myriam.
- 04 Jonsson is coerced into becoming an informant.
- 05 Myriam uses her PSI abilities to contact Shadow.
- 06 Shadow is fatally wounded by a Gray Guard.
- 07 Merlin receives a message from Yggdrasil warning of Hados's dangerous experiment.
- 08 Hados attempts to inject Drivers with a deadly substance.
- 09 Hados is killed, and his death is covered up as an accident.
- 10 Myriam proposes to lead the Yggdrasil Project.
- 11 Jonsson informs Gayheen that Myriam is injecting herself with a distillate from Yggdrasil.
- 12 Shadow attacks Gayheen.
- 13 Gayheen attempts to access Growan's Council Chamber and contacts Valdec.
- 14 Mar-Estos reveals Gayheen's treachery to Growan.
- 15 Gayheen is captured and presumably killed.
- 16 Growan confronts Valdec in Berlin.
- 17 Myriam gives birth to David and dies.
- 18 Growan rejects David, but Merlin takes him.
- 19 David helps the Banshees leave Space II.
Characters
Myriam — A Driver and chief biologist who becomes Growan terGorden's wife. She is isolated and manipulated, but ultimately seeks to connect with Yggdrasil and give birth to a special child.
Growan terGorden — The General Manager of the Biotroniks Corporation, surrounded by treachery. He is marrying Myriam and is manipulated by Clint Gayheen.
Mar-Estos — Growan terGorden's nephew, who supports the Drivers and is suspicious of Clint Gayheen. He tries to protect Myriam.
Clint Gayheen — Growan terGorden's confidant and a manipulator who works for Max von Valdec. He isolates Myriam and plots against Growan.
Hados — An Arbiter and scientist who arrives at the research center. He is revealed to be working for Max von Valdec and is killed.
Shadow — A Driver who helps Myriam and is fatally wounded by a Gray Guard.
Jonsson — A Driver who is coerced into becoming an informant for Clint Gayheen.
Merlin — A mysterious figure with PSI abilities who lives in Ödrödir and is connected to Yggdrasil. He helps Myriam and raises David.
Max von Valdec — The General Manager of the Kaiser Corporation, who plots against Growan terGorden.
Locations
Ultima Thule — A city in Greenland and the headquarters of the Biotroniks Corporation. It is the setting for much of the political intrigue and personal drama.
Greenland — The island where Ultima Thule is located.
Berlin — The seat of the Kaiser Corporation's headquarters.
Rorqual (Space II) — A planet in Space II where the Malaiara and Banshees are located.
Ships & Vehicles
Technology & Concepts
Driver — Individuals with special abilities connected to the mistletoes.
Yggdrasil Project — A research project focused on the mistletoes and their properties.
PSI — Psionic abilities, including telepathy.
Gray Guard — Security forces.
Banshee — The souls of the dead in Space II.
Space II — An alternate dimension.
Mistletoe — Plants with special properties that are central to the story.
Themes & Notes
This booklet explores themes of betrayal, manipulation, and the conflict between personal desires and corporate interests. The narrative style is suspenseful, with a focus on political intrigue and the growing isolation of Myriam. The story blends science fiction with elements of mysticism, particularly through the connection to Yggdrasil.
Connections
Continues from: Previous booklets likely establish the Yggdrasil Project, the Drivers, and the political landscape of the corporations.
Leads into: The birth of David and his connection to Yggdrasil sets up future storylines. The events on Rorqual and the fate of the Malaiara and Banshees are likely to be further explored.
Related booklets: Booklets focusing on the Yggdrasil Project, the Drivers, the Kaiser Corporation, and the characters of Myriam, Growan, and David.