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Alien Cadets #0.5
Evaluate: An Alien Cadets Novella
Eto did not expect to feel conflicted over his evaluation. If the humans were malignant, there would be no guilt in leaving them to their doom. If they were safe, they would be sponsored into the galactic community.
His task should be simple: Prove they have an adequate survival drive, both individually and corporately. Customs, language, law, aggression – none of this would bar the humans from entry if Eto can prove they are accompanied by a fundamental drive to survive. Which correlates - within a small margin of error - to their future threat level in the galaxy.
But if the humans are lacking that instinct, they’ll be labeled ‘malignant.’ No rights. Open to plunder, slavery, eventual eradication.
Eto doesn’t love the humans, but there are a few he would like to respect. They are brave, at least.
If only that was enough.
Don't miss this short story of the Spo nation, an exploration of culture clash, integrity, and sacrifice.
His task should be simple: Prove they have an adequate survival drive, both individually and corporately. Customs, language, law, aggression – none of this would bar the humans from entry if Eto can prove they are accompanied by a fundamental drive to survive. Which correlates - within a small margin of error - to their future threat level in the galaxy.
But if the humans are lacking that instinct, they’ll be labeled ‘malignant.’ No rights. Open to plunder, slavery, eventual eradication.
Eto doesn’t love the humans, but there are a few he would like to respect. They are brave, at least.
If only that was enough.
Don't miss this short story of the Spo nation, an exploration of culture clash, integrity, and sacrifice.
71 pages, Paperback
Published September 5, 2017
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Corrie Garrett
36 books58 followersHello! I'm Corrie Garrett, indie author of the Austen Ensemble trilogy and other romance novels. I'm currently working on a story about the characters of Mansfield Park, as well as an historical fantasy in the Byzantine Empire.
I love to read as well as write - mainly young adult (contemporary, dystopian, adventure, science fiction), romance (Christian, suspense, historical), science fiction, and urban fantasy.
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Ask a question, make a recommendation, or just say hello - and thanks for stopping by!
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November 22, 2025
Absolutely Amazing!
Like most stories, I understood more as I read along. This story is extremely smooth reading with just enough tidbits along the way to put the total picture into your mind.
We never expected alien species to be like us, did we? These definitely are not.
Like most stories, I understood more as I read along. This story is extremely smooth reading with just enough tidbits along the way to put the total picture into your mind.
We never expected alien species to be like us, did we? These definitely are not.
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