The One-Eyed Man

On the colony world of Stittara, pivotal for the Unity of the Ceylesian Arm due to its anagathics that extend human life, freelance consultant Dr. Paulo Verano is tasked with assessing the ecological impact of human settlements. However, his research is complicated by the presence of enigmatic airborne organisms known as skytubes and the precarious balance of the planet's ecosystem. As Verano navigates violent storms and local skepticism, he realizes that understanding the skytubes will be crucial to his mission—and his survival—in the face of hidden agendas.