The Eye with Which the Universe Beholds Itself

Earth's only extraterrestrial presence has been maintained on an exoplanet orbiting Gliese 876 for 15 years, but recent satellite observations raise questions about the existence of Phaeton Base. To investigate, Brigadier Colonel Bradley Elliott, a pioneering astronaut with a history on Mars, is dispatched, as lingering mysteries from his past may connect to the disappearance of the base. The story explores themes of exploration and the unknown in space.