Sitrep

”They call it a mine. A mine.”

The remote moon, Mor’ya, orbits the planet Dwar-III in the Dwar system. Long-range scans indicate it should be comprised nearly entirely of rare resources, a fortune’s worth. Sent to secure it, you have quickly discovered that the Brotherhood is not the only one who has realized the treasure the moon is comprised of.

A vast mining complex sits empty, quiet as a tomb. Thick layers of dust cover what appears to be ancient machinery that have been slowly crumbling into uselessness over the centuries. Bits of protective gear lay strewn about the ground, bodies that once worn them long disintegrated.

Delve deep into the mine and discover what might have happened here, and how the Brotherhood can utilize this moon for its own purposes.

Rules

• Entries must be submitted as a static file (e.g. .pdf, .txt, .docx) or using the submission box on the Brotherhood website. Google Docs links and other ‘live’ documents that can be edited after submission will be ineligible for placement.
  • If your entry is not PG-13, please make sure to hide your entry by unchecking the “Allow people to view your submission after the competition has been judged” box
• Entries must be a minimum of 500 words. Any entries that are under 500 words will be ineligible for placement.
• Your story must be centered on your main character or one of your alternative characters. Wikipedia NPCs, or other characters that you create or invent to tell your story are encouraged. However, your narrative should focus around either your main character or alternative character.
• You must select and submit a snapshot of your main character or alternative character with your entry.
• This competition will award up to four (4) bonus Clusters of Ice at a rate of 1 per 500 words, in addition to the normal clusters awarded for fiction competitions.

Grading

Submitted entries will be graded using the Voice Fiction Rubric