Preliminary release of the first chapter ("Exordium") of Book 2 in a series. It stands essentially alone from both book 1 and book 2.  Future chapters, containing the actual book 2 narrative, will follow when I complete book 1. For now, you have the book cover as an indication as to this book's content. Series Synopsis: New name. New species. New planet. Now live forever. Every Tuesday. And only every Tuesday.