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The Ascension Factor

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In a world where humans are reclaiming land from turbulent seas, sentient kelp is manipulated to stabilize the environment and support rapid settlement growth. However, this progress comes at a cost, as children suffer from starvation amidst the prosperity. Meanwhile, an orbiting assembly station works on Project Voidship, a venture that symbolizes hope for those seeking a better future beyond their troubled existence. The narrative explores themes of environmental manipulation, societal disparity, and the quest for a new beginning.

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The Ascension Factor, Frank Herbert, Bill Ransom

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2015
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Language
English
Released
2015
Format
Paperback
Pages
400
ISBN13
9781614752264
Series
Pandora
First published
1988
Original title
The Ascension Factor
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In a world where humans are reclaiming land from turbulent seas, sentient kelp is manipulated to stabilize the environment and support rapid settlement growth. However, this progress comes at a cost, as children suffer from starvation amidst the prosperity. Meanwhile, an orbiting assembly station works on Project Voidship, a venture that symbolizes hope for those seeking a better future beyond their troubled existence. The narrative explores themes of environmental manipulation, societal disparity, and the quest for a new beginning.