Star Legend
Sternenlegende
Plot Summary
The story opens with a flashback to the destruction of Zoe in 2500, where Narda witnesses David terGorden's escape in a spaceship as Kaiser Force overwhelms the planet. She is captured by the Gray Guards and taken to an internment camp on Taschkanur.
On Taschkanur, Narda and her friend Rollo are forced laborers. They learn of the dangerous Schlicktaucher creatures and the harsh conditions. After a deadly incident involving their friends Greeny and Jalas, Narda resolves to escape. She believes David is alive and wants to join the resistance. Rollo initially doubts her, but eventually agrees.
Narda discovers that internees are being secretly transported to Olunyan under the Alpha Order. She learns from a newcomer, Yamaysch, about the resistance, a planet called Ginger, and rumors about David's survival. She plans an escape with Rollo and the twins Greeny and Whity, intending to steal a glider.
Their escape is betrayed, and Whity dies. Narda, Rollo, and Greeny manage to steal a glider, but it crashes. Narda is presumed dead. Meanwhile, the SONNENWIND, a Driver scout ship captained by Cler Masurin and Yoron Errehan, arrives at Taschkanur seeking supplies and information. They are ambushed by the Gray Guards and imprisoned.
Narda awakens in a Schlicktaucher cavern, having been rescued by Turg al Togman, a Schlicktaucher who believes she is important. She discovers she has regained her PSI abilities. She learns that the Schlicktaucher are intelligent beings whose habitat is threatened by the terraforming efforts of the humans. She convinces them that she and some other humans are not their enemies and devises a plan to prove their intelligence to the Council.
Rollo, believing Narda dead, is despondent. He and Greeny are about to be recaptured, but Narda uses her newfound PSI powers to orchestrate a Schlicktaucher attack on the internment camp. She, Rollo, and Greeny escape with the help of the Schlicktaucher. They also rescue the imprisoned Drivers from the SONNENWIND, including Cler Masurin and Yoron Errehan. They all escape in the SONNENWIND, leaving Taschkanur.
Onboard the SONNENWIND, Narda learns that the Gray Guards stole the ship's reserve mistletoes, limiting their ability to travel through Space II. She resolves to find David and help the resistance.
Key Events
- 01 Zoe is destroyed by Kaiser Force, David terGorden escapes.
- 02 Narda is captured and taken to an internment camp on Taschkanur.
- 03 Narda and Rollo plan an escape.
- 04 Greeny and Jalas are attacked by Schlicktaucher; Jalas dies.
- 05 Narda, Rollo, Greeny, and Whity attempt to escape, but Whity dies.
- 06 The glider crashes, and Narda is presumed dead.
- 07 Cler Masurin and Yoron Errehan arrive on Taschkanur aboard the SONNENWIND and are captured.
- 08 Narda is rescued by Turg al Togman and regains her PSI abilities.
- 09 Narda convinces the Schlicktaucher to attack the internment camp.
- 10 Narda, Rollo, and Greeny escape the camp with the help of the Schlicktaucher.
- 11 They rescue the imprisoned Drivers from the SONNENWIND.
- 12 The SONNENWIND escapes Taschkanur.
- 13 Narda learns that not all Drivers have been operated on and that they are being secretly transported elsewhere.
- 14 The Gray Guards stole the SONNENWIND's reserve mistletoes.
- 15 Narda resolves to find David and help the resistance.
Characters
Narda — A young woman with high PSI potential. She is determined to find David terGorden and fight against Valdec. She regains her PSI abilities after being rescued by the Schlicktaucher.
Rollo — A friend of Narda's from Zoe. He is initially skeptical of Narda's belief in David's survival but eventually supports her. He is a skilled pilot.
Greeny — One of the twins and a friend of Narda and Rollo. She is traumatized by the loss of her sister, Whity.
Whity — One of the twins. She dies during the escape attempt.
Cler Masurin — One of the Lodge Masters of the SONNENWIND.
Yoron Errehan — The other Lodge Master of the SONNENWIND.
Turg al Togman — A Schlicktaucher who rescues Narda.
Mashram Eschrit — A former Lodge Master from Zoe who joins Narda's group during the escape. He is a double-thinker.
David terGorden — A leader of the resistance. Narda believes he is alive and wants to find him.
Mal Bakrit — The camp director of the internment camp on Taschkanur.
Rinada Briden — The commander of the Gray Guards on Taschkanur.
Yamaysch — A newcomer to the internment camp who provides Narda with information about the resistance.
Kar Dougster — A member of the SONNENWIND's lodge.
Mil Fraumin — A member of the SONNENWIND's lodge.
Rogmash Al — A member of the SONNENWIND's lodge.
Jessica Xiam — A scientist and member of the SONNENWIND's lodge.
Dania Makiri — A scientist and member of the SONNENWIND's lodge.
Jalas — A friend of Narda and Rollo who dies in a Schlicktaucher attack.
Locations
Zoe — A planet destroyed by Kaiser Force.
Taschkanur — A remote planet where the internment camp is located. It is the fourth planet of the double sun Reshnan.
Olunyan — The only city on Taschkanur, where the Gray Guards have a base.
SONNENWIND — The scout ship of Cler Masurin and Yoron Errehan.
Rorqual — A legendary world where David terGorden is rumored to be.
Ginger — A planet in the Kashmir System that has defied an attack by the Gray Guards.
Ships & Vehicles
SONNENWIND — A Driver scout ship.
MHD-Glider — Used for transport on Taschkanur.
Crawler — Caterpillar-like vehicle used by the internees for work assignments.
Technology & Concepts
PSI — Psionic abilities.
Kaiser Force — An alien force that is used to power ships and weapons.
Gray Guards — Merciless fighters who serve the Council.
Alpha Order — A secret order from the top of the Council.
Space II — An alternate dimension used for faster-than-light travel.
Sarym-Shield — A device that blocks PSI abilities.
Die-Alles-Schufen — The black-brown mass of the Schlicktaucher's habitat.
Still Waters — A liquid in the Schlicktaucher caverns that has healing properties.
Terranauts — A secret organization among the Drivers.
Themes & Notes
This booklet explores themes of resistance, hope, and the importance of preserving one's identity in the face of oppression. The tone is dark and suspenseful, with moments of hope and triumph. The narrative style is fast-paced and action-oriented, with a focus on the characters' internal struggles and their determination to fight for freedom.
Connections
Continues from: Likely follows previous booklets detailing the fall of the Driver civilization and the rise of Valdec.
Leads into: The search for David terGorden, the fight against Valdec, and the exploration of the Schlicktaucher civilization.
Related booklets: Booklets featuring Narda, Rollo, David terGorden, the Gray Guards, and the Terranauts.