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The Star Trek Universe: Soldier don't ask. Star Trek: When Knowledge becomes a Weapon. Fantasy

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All Stories HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdjJRxvPtfkpFOkR-UhHfBGwPGCtGu43Z ___________________________ __________________ What if humanity, which has spread across the stars, has forgotten about its cradle? What if the Earth is not just the ancestor, but the keeper of a secret lost by its "perfect" descendants? Gordon Dixon, in his philosophical space opera Soldier, Don't Ask, asks exactly this question, creating one of the most profound and epic worlds in the history of science fiction. This is not just a story about the war and politics of the Fourteen Worlds. This is a story about rage. About the rage of one man, Tam Olin, an Earthling who rebelled against the overwhelming forces of a powerful Commonwealth. Having spent his childhood in the shadow of a gloomy uncle who preaches hopelessness, Tam is obsessed with two things: a thirst for absolute freedom and the deepest contempt for the "fragmented" cultures of the young worlds, who consider the people of Earth an outdated, inferior relic. But the Earth holds a treasure, a key to power that even the most advanced worlds don't know about. This is a grandiose project — the Ultimate Encyclopedia. A unique structure, which, according to the plan of its creator, Mark Torrey, should reveal the hidden essence of the human soul, the very part that the colonists lost in pursuit of a narrow specialization. During an excursion into the heart of the Encyclopedia, something inexplicable happens to Tam. Something that only one in millions hears. This experience changes him forever, revealing to him a source of power he didn't know he had, and channeling his rage down a new, dangerous path. In this video, we will dive into the richest universe of Gordon Dixon. We explore: Deep philosophical conflict: What makes a person human? Is the Earth an obsolete organ or a guardian of a lost genetic heritage? A unique political system: A world where knowledge and trained minds are the main currency, and societies are divided into "free" and "hard" societies, where contracts for people are bought and sold. Incredible characters: From fanatical Commonwealth soldiers in black uniforms, whose motto is "Soldier, don't ask," to mysterious exoticans from Mara and Kultis, wizards of psychology who can turn the mind inside out. Tam Olin is the Achilles of the distant future: We will trace his path from a depressed young man to a man in whose hands is concentrated the power capable of changing the fate of mankind. A power that he can use for both creation and total destruction. Join this journey through space, where the fate of worlds is decided not only in the battles of fleets, but also in the silence of libraries, in the hidden corners of the human soul and in the rage of a single man who refused to forget where he came from. This is a saga about heritage, identity, and the price we pay for progress. A saga that makes you wonder if we've lost something important ourselves by chasing technology and efficiency. Please like, subscribe to the channel and share your opinion in the comments: which side are you on — the "perfect" worlds or the "outdated" Earth? ________________ If you have witnessed #UFOs, aliens and other strange events, please send your stories, photos and videos to my email address: [email protected] Attention, this video is for entertainment purposes only. The reliability of the information requires additional study.

All Stories HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdjJRxvPtfkpFOkR-UhHfBGwPGCtGu43Z ___________________________ __________________ What if humanity, which has spread across the stars, has forgotten about its cradle? What if the Earth is not just the ancestor, but the keeper of a secret lost by its "perfect" descendants? Gordon Dixon, in his philosophical space opera Soldier, Don't Ask, asks exactly this question, creating one of the most profound and epic worlds in the history of science fiction. This is not just a story about the war and politics of the Fourteen Worlds. This is a story about rage. About the rage of one man, Tam Olin, an Earthling who rebelled against the overwhelming forces of a powerful Commonwealth. Having spent his childhood in the shadow of a gloomy uncle who preaches hopelessness, Tam is obsessed with two things: a thirst for absolute freedom and the deepest contempt for the "fragmented" cultures of the young worlds, who consider the people of Earth an outdated, inferior relic. But the Earth holds a treasure, a key to power that even the most advanced worlds don't know about. This is a grandiose project — the Ultimate Encyclopedia. A unique structure, which, according to the plan of its creator, Mark Torrey, should reveal the hidden essence of the human soul, the very part that the colonists lost in pursuit of a narrow specialization. During an excursion into the heart of the Encyclopedia, something inexplicable happens to Tam. Something that only one in millions hears. This experience changes him forever, revealing to him a source of power he didn't know he had, and channeling his rage down a new, dangerous path. In this video, we will dive into the richest universe of Gordon Dixon. We explore: Deep philosophical conflict: What makes a person human? Is the Earth an obsolete organ or a guardian of a lost genetic heritage? A unique political system: A world where knowledge and trained minds are the main currency, and societies are divided into "free" and "hard" societies, where contracts for people are bought and sold. Incredible characters: From fanatical Commonwealth soldiers in black uniforms, whose motto is "Soldier, don't ask," to mysterious exoticans from Mara and Kultis, wizards of psychology who can turn the mind inside out. Tam Olin is the Achilles of the distant future: We will trace his path from a depressed young man to a man in whose hands is concentrated the power capable of changing the fate of mankind. A power that he can use for both creation and total destruction. Join this journey through space, where the fate of worlds is decided not only in the battles of fleets, but also in the silence of libraries, in the hidden corners of the human soul and in the rage of a single man who refused to forget where he came from. This is a saga about heritage, identity, and the price we pay for progress. A saga that makes you wonder if we've lost something important ourselves by chasing technology and efficiency. Please like, subscribe to the channel and share your opinion in the comments: which side are you on — the "perfect" worlds or the "outdated" Earth? ________________ If you have witnessed #UFOs, aliens and other strange events, please send your stories, photos and videos to my email address: [email protected] Attention, this video is for entertainment purposes only. The reliability of the information requires additional study.

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All Stories HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdjJRxvPtfkpFOkR-UhHfBGwPGCtGu43Z ___________________________ __________________ What if humanity, which has spread across the stars, has forgotten about its cradle? What if the Earth is not...

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