As humanity's science and technology progress, so does the danger they present. Protecting us from these dangers is the Shanghai Treaty Commission of the United Nations. Whether genetic engineering, virtual reality or neural programming, they stop rogue states or ruthless corporations endangering us all. The only unanswered questions are about the Commission itself...where does it come from? And who, ultimately, is in charge? This volume includes twelve stories about the Shanghai Treaty Commission. 1. Job Interview 2. An Interesting Job 3. Tabula Rasa 4. Over Here 5. Isolation 6. Inner Space 7. The National Motto 8. Audited 9. Dead Drop 10. Statement of Intent 11. The Pied Piper 12. The Man From Tomorrow