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6th Flash Fiction: Rage of Mars
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This is really good in a creepy sci-fi way!(No offense)
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system reboot complete. Initiating data log entries......
Year 2038. August 23rd data entry. Commander Rouker delivers news that her crew has made a safe descent on Mars. Reports are flooding in on this magnificent milestone. Currently,work is underway to stabilize the planet and establish a steady atmosphere.
Year 2040 August 23rd data entry. It's now the 2nd anniversary of the Mars' landing. Oxygen tanks are installed throughout the planet and the dome, Artemis, now enables breathable air for the crew. Reports state Rouker's crew has relinquished their suits for the first time since departure.
Year 2041 September 17th data entry. New information arrive concerning several, large footprints outside the Artemis compound. Each print spanning 50 ft in length. 20 ft in width. Rouker commences the team to deploy the nano-steelers to hedge force fields around the oxygen tanks.
Year 2041 December 20th data entry. Ten oxygen tanks are destroyed. Slashes remain in the dismantled metal structures. The crew asks consent to return home to which Rouker immediately declines. Quote "No one leaves. We will adhere to back up and continue the construction. Our home planet will not survive a decade more. We stand and fight."
Year 2042 January 24th data entry. The crew members has increased to 200 from the original 50. Greater defensive measures are negotiated with the World Powers. Rouker assures that mankind will have a new home to thrive upon.
Year 2042 April 2nd data entry. Crew member, Alan, reports of Rouker's absence for several months.
Year 2043 January 1st data entry. No data entry.
Year 2043 July 3rd data entry. No data entry.
Year 2043 December 2nd data entry. Rouker reports a declaration of war on the earth. 200 crew members are reported dead. 100 by her own hands. 100 by unknown entities she names "Sons of Mars". She states that she shall be known as...
"Rage".