For centuries, Earth was humanity’s home—a planet of unparalleled diversity, beauty, and life. It was the cradle of civilization, the foundation of every human achievement, and the stage for humanity’s greatest triumphs and failures. But in the storyworld of One Hundred and Two Light Years Away, Earth’s role has shifted from a living world to a haunting memory, shaping the settlers’ identity and decisions on VOI 700 D.

Earth looms over the storyworld as both a cautionary tale and an emotional anchor. It represents everything humanity lost: a planet abundant with resources, the birthplace of culture and identity, and a shared history that united all people. But it also stands as a symbol of humanity’s hubris—a world brought to ruin by unchecked ambition, environmental neglect, and the relentless pursuit of progress.

For the settlers of VOI 700 D, Earth serves as a double-edged legacy. On one hand, it provides inspiration and lessons, reminding them of what they must avoid on their new home. On the other, it represents failure, a constant reminder of humanity’s capacity for self-destruction. The settlers carry Earth’s memory with them, both as a source of hope and as a burden they can never fully escape.