A STORYWORLD BY I.C. DARK

One Hundred and Two Light Years Away (OHATLYA) is a sci-fi western where humanity’s last survivors face a stark reality: refugees on the fragile and divided planet VOI 700 D, they are no longer the dominant force. Struggling with their own divisions and a precarious right to remain, they must confront the same flaws that doomed Earth—or risk losing their place in the universe forever.

Spanning epochs from the daring exodus of the Alpha Age to the fragile peace of the Gamma Age and beyond, OHATLYA is a storyworld of resilience, conflict, and the search for meaning among the stars. Each age offers untold stories, waiting to explore the trials and triumphs of humanity’s journey across time and space.

The storyworld of OHATLYA consists - roughly considered - at the present time of three different phases:

1. The Alpha Age: The journey begins aboard the Last Frontier, humanity's colossal ark, a vessel of hope and despair as Earth’s final exodus takes flight.
2. The Beta Age: Settlement brings its own perils as humanity stakes its claim on VOI 700 D. These turbulent early years culminate in the brutal Great War, pitting ExoHumans against the planet’s Native Tribes, only to be resolved by a fragile Peace Treaty.
3. The Gamma Age: Peace births opportunity—and conflict. With a newly formed democratic government, humanity faces the challenges of integration, survival, and the shadow of its own nature.

The story of OHATLYA has different locations and includes narrative threads on different, partly fictional planets of the universe:

1. The Earth: Humanity's cradle and grace, abandoned yet ever-present in memory.
2. The Zonko Planet The Zonko Planet is as elusive as its inhabitants. Rarely seen and only known through fragments—technological artifacts, ruins, and fleeting whispers of its culture—it remains a source of fascination and dread. Its influence is felt across the stars, its mysteries guarded by the Zonko’s silence.
3. The Planet VOI 700 D A planet of extremes, VOI 700 D is divided into three zones: the scorched Desert Side, the frozen Dark Side, and the fragile Habitual Belt, where life clings to survival. Once dynamic and balanced, the planet’s landscapes bear the scars of a mysterious cataclysm that left it tidally locked. Now, its delicate ecosystems teeter on the edge—more fragile than Earth ever seemed. To exploit it as humanity did their home world would bring swift and devastating consequences, visible to all who dare to push its limits.

1. The natives tribes of VOI 700 D: Towering, agile, and physically imposing, the Natives dominate through sheer strength and speed. Their deep connection to their planet’s natural cycles and ecosystems gives them an almost supernatural edge. To the ExoHumans, they embody the power of instinct and harmony—a force humanity struggles to match.
2. The Zonko: Masters of technology and intellect, the Zonko are light-years ahead of humanity in knowledge and innovation. Their actions are shrouded in mystery, their motives unclear. While they rarely engage directly, their superiority in shaping and manipulating the world inspires both awe and unease among humans. Are they indifferent observers, hidden allies, or a looming threat?
3. The Exohumans: The last remnants of Earth, settlers who must adapt or perish in alien realms. Humanity’s frailty is glaring. Against the Natives’ physical prowess and the Zonko’s intellectual might, they seem hopelessly outmatched. And yet, their story does not end in surrender. Humanity's strength lies in its resilience and adaptability—the ability to survive and innovate in the face of insurmountable odds. Whether by forging alliances, learning from their mistakes, or defying impossible challenges, ExoHumans have a talent for thriving in adversity.

At the core of One Hundred and Two Light Years Away lies a question as old as humanity itself: What does it mean to be human?

Once the undisputed rulers of Earth, ExoHumans are now displaced refugees, cast into a vast and indifferent cosmos. Their journey is not just one of survival, but of profound reckoning. Stripped of dominance and certainty, who are they without their home, their history, or their illusion of superiority? Are humans creators of value, capable of forging harmony and growth, or are they a species destined to consume and destroy, perpetuating cycles of greed and exploitation?

This question transcends the boundaries of survival, progress, or even morality. It delves into the very essence of humanity, peeling away the layers of power and pride to ask: What defines us when nothing familiar remains?

Through every challenge and every choice, OHATLYA is an exploration—not just of humanity’s place in the universe, but of its identity. In a fragile, alien world, the question is not just whether humanity can endure, but whether it can evolve.

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1. Timeline overview: Spanning centuries and light-years, OHATLYA’s timeline weaves a rich tapestry of interconnected events. A detailed timeline provides a roadmap through the ages, chronicling humanity's odyssey from Earth to the stars.

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