The Galactic Archive
Das galaktische Archiv
Plot Summary
The Entity, a member of a powerful, ancient race, travels to Hephaistos, an artificial world also known as the Galactic Archive, seeking the Connex Crystal held by a human. Meanwhile, aboard the JAMES COOK, tensions rise between the Terranauts and Frost, a representative of Valdec, and his Super-Driver clones, Thor 51 and Isis 31. The JAMES COOK arrives at Hephaistos, and Llewellyn 709 leads a delegation to the Pyramid of Knowledge, the supposed central power structure of the Entities.
During the journey to the Pyramid of Knowledge, the delegation encounters strange manifestations seemingly generated from their subconscious desires. Thor 51 disrupts one of these manifestations, angering Llewellyn 709. Jana disappears, and the delegation searches for her, discovering that Hephaistos is populated by seemingly mindless beings. Silent Chorp, tasked with uncovering Valdec's true plans, discovers that Frost intends to locate the Entities' central world and transmit its coordinates to Valdec for attack using the Kaiser Force Lance, a devastating new weapon hidden aboard the JAMES COOK.
Llewellyn 709 and the delegation discover that the Pyramid of Knowledge is not what they expected, and they are greeted by bizarre manifestations. Llewellyn 709 learns that Jana's disappearance is connected to the Connex Crystal and the Entity seeking it. Jana, under the influence of the Entity, is drawn towards it, while Llewellyn 709 and the others race to stop the Entity.
A confrontation ensues on a hilltop, where the Entity attempts to claim the Connex Crystal. Thor 51 attacks the Entity, resulting in his gruesome death. Llewellyn 709, aided by the New Steerers, manages to thwart the Entity and rescue Jana, securing the Connex Crystal. However, back on the JAMES COOK, Frost escapes with Isis 31 in a hidden Kaiser Force space fighter, intending to transmit the coordinates of Hephaistos to Valdec. Silent Chorp attempts to stop them, but Frost and Isis 31 escape, causing the JAMES COOK to break apart. Silent Chorp and other surviving Terranauts escape in a Ringo, leaving behind the wreckage of the JAMES COOK and the bodies of Sardina Giccomo, Serge-Serge Suvez, and Altamont O'Hale.
Key Events
- 01 The Entity travels to Hephaistos seeking the Connex Crystal.
- 02 The JAMES COOK arrives at Hephaistos, and tensions between the Terranauts and Frost escalate.
- 03 The delegation encounters strange manifestations on their way to the Pyramid of Knowledge.
- 04 Jana disappears, and the delegation searches for her.
- 05 Silent Chorp uncovers Frost's plan to locate the Entities' central world for Valdec.
- 06 The delegation finds the Pyramid of Knowledge and encounters bizarre manifestations.
- 07 Llewellyn 709 learns of Jana's connection to the Connex Crystal and the Entity.
- 08 Thor 51 disrupts a manifestation, revealing the artificial nature of Hephaistos.
- 09 A confrontation ensues on a hilltop between the delegation and the Entity.
- 10 Thor 51 attacks the Entity and is killed.
- 11 Llewellyn 709, aided by the New Steerers, thwarts the Entity and rescues Jana.
- 12 Frost and Isis 31 escape in a hidden Kaiser Force space fighter.
- 13 Silent Chorp attempts to stop Frost and Isis 31, but fails.
- 14 The JAMES COOK breaks apart due to the Kaiser Force transition.
- 15 Silent Chorp and other surviving Terranauts escape in a Ringo.
Characters
Llewellyn 709 — The Strap-man, leader of the Terranaut expedition. He is suspicious of Frost and concerned about Jana's disappearance. He thwarts the Entity and rescues Jana.
Frost — A Manager working for Valdec, posing as a Special Representative of Earth. He secretly plans to locate the Entities' central world and transmit its coordinates to Valdec. He escapes in a Kaiser Force space fighter.
Silent Chorp — A mute young Driver and confidant of Llewellyn 709. He uncovers Frost's plan and attempts to stop him, but fails.
Jana — The Lodge Master of the expedition. She disappears and is revealed to be connected to the Connex Crystal and the Entity. She is rescued by Llewellyn 709.
Thor 51 — A Super-Driver clone working for Frost. He is arrogant and aggressive. He attacks the Entity and is killed.
Isis 31 — A Super-Driver clone working for Frost. She is loyal to Valdec and escapes with Frost in the Kaiser Force space fighter.
Scanner Cloud — A New Steerer with plant symbionts. He assists Llewellyn 709 in thwarting the Entity and provides support to Silent Chorp.
Kalia — An experienced Driver and member of Jana's Lodge. She provides insightful observations and theories about Hephaistos and the Entities.
Morgenstern — A New Steerer with plant symbionts. He assists Llewellyn 709 and Scanner Cloud.
Claude Farrell — A Terranaut and member of the expedition. He experiences a manifestation of his desires and assists in the confrontation with the Entity.
Tse Irlowna — A Zinti member of the expedition. She calculates the probability of Kalia's hypothesis.
Angila Fraim — A Terranaut and member of the expedition. She is attracted to Llewellyn 709 and is jealous of Jana.
Altamont O'Hale — A Driver who assists Silent Chorp in searching for the hidden space fighter. He is killed when the JAMES COOK falls apart.
Sardina Giccomo — A Driver who assists Silent Chorp in searching for the hidden space fighter. She is killed when the JAMES COOK falls apart.
Serge-Serge Suvez — A Driver who assists Silent Chorp in searching for the hidden space fighter. He is killed when the JAMES COOK falls apart.
Ana Madashi — A Driver who assists Silent Chorp and provides information about the JAMES COOK.
Mater Lian — A former Gray Driver who assists Silent Chorp and pilots the Ringo to safety.
Shyla D'honor — A Driver who assists Silent Chorp and reports on the situation.
Lem Odebreit — A Driver who is injured and rescued by Silent Chorp.
Hege Krotzer — A New Steersman who appears and helps to defeat the Entity.
Locations
Interstellar Space — The setting for the Entity's journey to Hephaistos.
JAMES COOK (spaceship) — The Driver spaceship used by the Terranauts. It is destroyed when Frost and Isis 31 escape.
Hephaistos (artificial world) — An artificial world also known as the Galactic Archive, supposedly the central world of the Entities. It is populated by seemingly mindless beings and manifestations.
Pyramid of Knowledge — A gigantic pyramid on Hephaistos, initially believed to be the central power structure of the Entities.
Thorn-Tip - The front section of the JAMES COOK where the Lodge platform is located.
Ships & Vehicles
JAMES COOK — A converted Driver spaceship used by the Terranauts.
Ringo JAMES COOK One — A small spacecraft used by Llewellyn 709's delegation to travel to the Pyramid of Knowledge. It is destroyed by the Entity.
Ringo — A small spacecraft used by Silent Chorp and other surviving Terranauts to escape the destruction of the JAMES COOK.
Kaiser Force Space Fighter — A hidden space fighter on board the JAMES COOK, used by Frost and Isis 31 to escape.
Technology & Concepts
Connex Crystal — A legendary crystal said to be a link between the Pre-Universe and the existing universe. The Entity seeks to acquire it.
Entity — A member of a powerful, ancient race. They are highly PSI-gifted and possess advanced technology.
Kaiser Force — A type of drive that allows for faster-than-light travel. It is used by the space fighter that Frost and Isis 31 escape in.
Kaiser Force Lance — A new superweapon developed from the Zarkophin Shield, causing drastic distortions of the space-time structure.
Super-Driver — Genetically engineered humans with enhanced PSI abilities.
New Steerers — Individuals with plant symbionts, possessing advanced PSI abilities and connections to the original Steerers.
PSI (Psionic) Powers — Mental abilities such as telepathy, telekinesis, and parakinesis.
Space II — An alternate dimension used for faster-than-light travel.
Manifestations — Illusions or pseudo-realities created by an unknown technology on Hephaistos, often reflecting the desires or subconscious thoughts of individuals.
Themes & Notes
This booklet explores themes of deception, ambition, and the clash between technology and spirituality. The narrative style is action-oriented, with a focus on the escalating conflict between the Terranauts and Valdec's forces. The tone is suspenseful, with moments of horror and philosophical reflection.
Connections
Continues from: Implied to continue from previous booklets involving Valdec's schemes and the search for the Connex Crystal.
Leads into: The escape of Frost and Isis 31 with the coordinates of Hephaistos sets up a potential attack by Valdec and the need to protect the Entities. The Connex Crystal remains a key element.
Related booklets: Likely related to other booklets featuring Llewellyn 709, Valdec, the Entities, and the Connex Crystal.