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S02E11 - Quo Vadis:

With the UCH suddenly vulnerable, everyone is scrambling to take advantage, including the Republic.

Despite their intentions to liberate those citizens currently oppressed by the UCH, the Republic are still invading sovereign territory, much like the corporations. But can they considered liberators if the people don't want to be free?

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s02e11-quo-vadis

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S02E09 - Intervention:

The Cadir War drags on, and Admiral Arturius Volt leads the defence against the malicious molluscs, but Marcus Bezalian comes up with a radical solution.

The Eyrians have always acted as overlords of order, but their means of forcing the peace are extreme. When one invokes the Eyrians to vanquish an enemy, one must ensure the grave is big enough.

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s02e09-intervention

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S02E08 - Nomads:

When one of his soldiers is seriously injured by an ambush predator, Major Varma has to call upon a xeno species for help, the bizarre wheel-shaped Emmen'Toi.

But when they try to contact the Liberator, they find they've lost all means of communication. When they find the source is a gang of raiders, Varma must lead an attack against them.

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s02e08-nomads

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The Void

Science fiction drama set in the 42nd century following the power games between the human empires that have flourished since humanity took to the stars.

All but one of the human empires are ruled over by venal misanthropes with little regard, if any, for their people. All that matters are power, and profit.

They have been locked into a cold war for millennia, but that is finally starting to thaw.

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S02E07 - The Great Game:

After the Republic save the crew of a Teel Corporation battleship from a pirate ambush, Conn Teel senses an opportunity.

Both sides agree to a peace conference, but it is all a sham, for behind the genial public image lies a bitter rivalry that can only end in nothing less than the utter decimation of the enemy.

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s02e07-the-great-game

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S02E06 - The Origin Of The Species:

When a colony suffers ecological collapse, The Liberator is called in to assist evacuate what's left of the population.

However, the occupants are Homo gratia, a subspecies of humanity already adapting to low gravity worlds and some simmering racial tensions emerge, a divisive remnant of the old Triskele Corporation.

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s02e06-the-origin-of-the-species

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S02E05 - The Savage Planet:

When a Makeen kills and partially consumes a human on a joint colony, a diplomatic row erupts and the Liberator is forced to intervene.

Makeen and human interaction has been a success for the Republic. But their predatory nature has always unnerved humanity, and this fear threatens to undermine the progress that has been made.

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s02e05-the-savage-planet

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S02E04 - The House Of Teel:

The Teel dynasty might be the most powerful family in the whole of human history, with Conn Teel having ruled since the death of Earth.

And yet, the brood he has sired strive to usurp both him and their siblings as their own ambition sets them against one another. Livia knows this zero sum game only has one outcome, and seeks to survive it.

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s02e04-the-house-of-teel

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September first.

I'm playing Starfield, listening to the new Slowdive, and have the windows open to a warm morning filled with birdsong.

I'm in ambient loving, void embracing, chilled out, bliss.

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S02E03 - Bipolar Diplomacy:

The Liberator escorts two diplomats to broker a peace deal between two warring xeno species.

The hatred on both sides is so ingrained that it looks like an impossibility. Treaties have been negotiated before, but they always eventually fail. Even the diplomats believe failure is the most likely outcome.

Is there any hope for a positive outcome?

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s02e03-bipolar-diplomacy

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S02E02 - The Thin Blue Line:

When a journalist is murdered, Inspector Lin investigates. When she uncovers evidence of some corporate malfeasance, she finds herself at odds with Yiu Quon.

As she uncovers the motive for the murder, it opens a Pandora's Box that could start empire-wide rioting.

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s02e02-the-thin-blue-line

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Have some Void-chan

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S02E01 - Whispers In A Crowded Room:

The Mav Rann have been studied by the Republic for many years, but when their first colony is threatened with disaster, it places the Republic in a quandary.

The initial desire is to help, but this will inevitably reveal to the Mav Rann that alien life exists, but to let events play out is to condemn millions to death.

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s02e01-whispers-in-a-crowded-room

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The Void

Science fiction drama set in the 42nd century following the power games between the human empires that have flourished since humanity took to the stars.

All but one of the human empires are ruled over by venal misanthropes with little regard, if any, for their people. All that matters are power, and profit.

They have been locked into a cold war for millennia, but that is finally starting to thaw.

https://www.ratchman.com/.

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S01E15 - Man Of The People:

Columbia is in flames, and an Aleph fleet is bearing down on the Liberator. Commander Voight knows the battle will be costly, but a line has been drawn.

On the ground, Captain Schafer and his team are under siege, as the protestors try to free their 'man of the people'. Schafer is trying to avoid killing anyone, but he is running out of options.

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s01e15-man-of-the-people

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S01E14 - Controlling The Narrative:

The planet Columbia is in the midst of turmoil, as a new political party has emerged and is threatening the peace in this quiet corner of the Republic.

As the crew of the HDR Liberator assists local security forces, they are cast as oppressors by the radicals, and their presence only inflames the existing tensions.

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s01e14-controlling-the-narrative

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S01E13 - Thy Fearful Symmetry:

The UCH has orchestrated a conflict between the Aleph Corporation and the Cadir and now millions of lives hang in the balance as they invade, hellbent on revenge.

The colony of Hephaestus becomes the first target to feel their wrath, but Admiral Arturius Volt is dispatched in order to repel the loathsome slugs as the Cadir War begins.

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s01e13-thy-fearful-symmetry

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S01E13 - Thy Fearful Symmetry:

The UCH has orchestrated a conflict between the Aleph Corporation and the Cadir and now millions of lives hang in the balance as they invade, hellbent on revenge.

The colony of Hephaestus becomes the first target to feel their wrath, but Admiral Arturius Volt is dispatched in order to repel the loathsome slugs as the Cadir War begins.

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s01e13-thy-fearful-symmetry

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The Void - Dark sci-fi space opera.

S01E12 - Tiger Above, Tiger Below:

The Aleph Corp have invaded the space of the Yeung Corp. Yiu Quon suspects a trap, but his rival, Zhang Kai, has persuaded them to respond in force.

With many members of the ruling Executive Directorate choosing sides in this boardroom factionalism, how long before it spills over into open warfare, and can the corporation survive it?

https://www.ratchman.com/episodes/the-void-the-long-cold-dark-s01e12-tiger-above-tiger-below

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