Vincent Pompetti
ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS
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ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS © 2017 Black Panel Press, Vincent Pompetti Translated by Andrew Benteau ISBN: 978-1-7751015-1-2 All Rights reserved. Black Panel Press 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801 Toronto, ON M5E 1W7 Canada www.blackpanelpress.com www.tartamudo.com (Original French Version) Vincent Pompetti : http://pompetti.wordpress.com
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In the infinite cosmos, Plaine, a planet in the constellation of forests, is known throughout the galaxy for its scientific advancements.
This highly developed planet-nation has no government, but is managed at the will of three guilds: exploration, science, and commerce. An assembly of sages advises the planet regarding the spiritual plane, from the center of Hierophant City.
Arriving from the immensity of interstellar space, students are shaped and formed in a large variety of disciplines.
For over two centuries, Voyages to the planet have been made possible by a revolutionary fleet of rapid spacecraft developed by the Plainians.
Due to their expertise, the Plainians obtained a monopoly in long star messenger ships from the United Planets, whose headquarters are based on Saarivo. The latter’s mission is to develop relations between various populated worlds in space.
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Look! A machine! It’s been a long time!
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Ah, you seem to be in good shape as well! ...
What do you mean?? I’m not a machine!
Ignition problem. Hold on, I’ll disconnect you ...
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This nightmare again!
I used to have this kind of dream when I was a kid. Why has it come back to haunt me now? It was so horrible ...
The worst thing was that it felt so real. As if I were reliving a familiar moment, but I no longer knew what it was or where it came from ...
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Onys, you’re awake already?
Hello, Onys!
Hey sis! someone didn’t sleep well!
Not terrible in fact ...
Listen, I know you blame yourself for the accident yesterday, but becomnig an astronaut on this planet is difficult, and....
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It’s not that Allie.
I don’t have enough interest in what I’m doing. This empty feeling since I left Omande isn’t going away. It seems like it will never end and that frustrates me ...
I understand, you still feel uprooted, but trust me, you’ll like it here, you just don’t know it yet!
I don’t understand that girl. She’s got everything she needs to entertain herself, her choice of any university, and she’s looking for trouble.
Thanks, I’ll do some shooting to clear my mind.
Astronaut, what an idea!
Onys just needs to find her bearings. It takes time, be patient with her.
We’ll talk about it later!
In the meantime it’s me who suffers! An officer will be coming by soon. We’ll have to pay them back for her accident!
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Listen Wyeth, you don’t take your friend for a sucker do you?
I wouldn’t dare.
But ...
You know I always pay my debts, but this time, it’s different.
There’s no but! I’ll lend you money when you grow longer eyebrows!! Ok?
It’s Always different!
Let’s go!
Seriously, if I don’t go out with Monia tonight she’ll dump me! For sure!
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And if I don’t pay the tab, I’ll end up with a broken arm!
she’s a pretty tough girl. She only started six months ago and she’s already shown up the other novices. But she’s also impulsive.
How did she manage to destroy an aircraft? Let’s see what the ambassador will pay back for Ony’s messup. How is she, by the way?
She was flying too low when she hit a tree. It was recoverable but she panicked and ejected. The aircraft crashed in the forest. I see
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What fury in your shots, Onys!
Contrary to your father, I’ll never criticize your passion for weapons: besides, you excel at them.
I also think Plaine is the best planet in the galaxy. You should enjoy it.
In the house
I know all that, I’m sorry to be so complicated Jan.
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You’re the officers my husband was waiting for?
You could have rung the bell before...
That’s Allie!
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Allie!! No!!!
Answer me!
On the terrace! Quickly!
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Don’t move!!
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Where did he go?
Call a medical unit and cordon off the perimeter!
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So, Doctor?
The ambassador is just shaken up, nothing serious. The woman, on the other hand, I really don’t know what could have happened to her ... Captain, it’s insane, but we still haven’t found the body of the guy who jumped from the balcony. Three teams went through with a fine-toothed comb
What??
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... It seems that fear has killed her!