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Ida

In this podiobook: Ida, one of the largest Asteroid in the belt between Mars and Jupiter, has finally been colonized. A group of engineers lead by John McVey, Craig Osborn, Gail Trabor, Andrew Dee and Jennifer McGee, occupy the largest space station every built to plan the future of the tiny colony. Sent there by Kennedy Lacombe, the richest man in the world, their only task is to find ways to mine the asteroid as efficiently as possible. John, however, has grandiose plans including riding a comet around the sun to obtain enough water for the colony to one day survive independent from Earth. His ambition quickly shifts when he discovers an accident with the station's birth control pills causes 20 women, including Jennifer, the woman he loves, to become pregnant. The rules on pregnancy are simple; a baby is a drain on resources and must be removed. John, his friends, and a large group of miners will do anything they can to prevent that, including declaring themselves the first independe

  1. 32

    Ida-Balance-32 - Ida

    -In this episode: A bonus episode with the short story I wrote in 91 which inspired Ida. Also, a question and answer show after the short story.

  2. 31

    Ida-Chapter 31 - Ida

    -In this episode: Lacombe makes his final decision about the station

  3. 30

    Ida-Chapter 30 - Ida

    John gambles on his final gambit to save the station.

  4. 29

    Ida-Chapter 29 - Ida

    -In this episode: Craig and Doctor Hillary take matters into their own hands.

  5. 28

    Ida-Chapter 28 - Ida

    -In this episode: Who will make it in time to rescue the kids?

  6. 27

    Ida-Chapter 27 - Ida

    -In this episode: Craig must deal with his shuttle not having any power while John springs a few traps on the invading troops.

  7. 26

    Ida-Chapter 26 - Ida

    -In this episode: The invasion of the station begins.

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    Ida-Chapter 25 - Ida

    -In this episode: John meets Robin in person for the first time. She introduces him to Captain Gate, the man responsible for bringing help and food to the station. Gate, Craig, John and Robin gather to discuss how they want to defend the station. Gate, in an effort t

  9. 24

    Ida-Chapter 24 - Ida

    -In this episode: John confronts his attackers to find out how advanced the coup is. Someone he never thought would contact him again does.

  10. 23

    Ida-Chapter 23 - Ida

    -In this episode: Ambush!

  11. 22

    Ida-Chapter 22 - Ida

    -In this episode: The crew devise a plan to stop the troop transports from entering the station. President Kelly makes Robin an offer. Andrew clears his conscience.

  12. 21

    Ida-Chapter 21 - Ida

    -In this episode: John needs to find the strength to continue to be the leader of the station. Meanwhile, the link between Robin and Ida has been re-established.

  13. 20

    Ida-Chapter 20 - Ida

    -In this episode: Tragedy hits the station.

  14. 19

    Ida-Chapter 19 - Ida

    -In this episode: In the shuttle, Andrew and Gail start to bond. Roger thinks of a way to use their shuttle as a communication platform to reestablish a link back to Ida Station. John and Albert return home.

  15. 18

    Ida-Chapter 18 - Ida

    -In this episode: Andrew receives an offer to go home, but only if he'll help the people who betrayed him. Robin dives into the depths of the news net underworld to get the word of Ida and its people out into the pubic again.

  16. 17

    Ida-Chapter 17 - Ida

    -In this episode: Joshua starts to show his doubts about the rebellion. Gail finds a worrisome lump in breasts. Robin starts to feel the heat fromLacombe to stop her reports on the Ida and it's people.

  17. 16

    Ida-Chapter 16 - Ida

    -In this episode: Andrew's day of reckoning arrives. Lacombe puts together his plan to get the station back while John puts together his own response.

  18. 15

    Ida-Chapter 15 - Ida

    -In this episode: John and Albert attempt to rescue the children.

  19. 14

    Ida-Chapter 14 - Ida

    -In this episode: A non-violent protest do not prevent Lacombe's troopersfrom taking the children away.

  20. 13

    Ida-Chapter 13 - Ida

    -In this episode: A plan is set in motion to rescue John.

  21. 12

    Ida-Chapter 12 - Ida

    -In this episode: Jennifer has the baby while Lacombe and Andrew put the plans in motion to take him, and the other children, off the station.

  22. 11

    Ida-Chapter 11 - Ida

    -In this episode: The seeds of rebelion are planted.

  23. 10

    Ida-Chapter 10 - Ida

    -In this episode: A failure with the birthcontrol pills causes a major shift of power at the station.

  24. 9

    Ida-Chapter 9 - Ida

    -In this episode: Jennifer's faith in John being alive is put to the test byAndrew.

  25. 8

    Ida-Chapter 8 - Ida

    -In this episode: Albert and Jennifer watch as John tries to catch his comet.

  26. 7

    Ida-Chapter 7 - Ida

    -In this episode: With less than a day before John leaves, Jennifer needs to find a way to forgive him for lying to her.

  27. 6

    Ida-Chapter 6 - Ida

    -In this episode: Andrew finds a way to sabotage John's relationship with Jennifer

  28. 5

    Ida-Chapter 5 - Ida

    -In this episode: John's solution to save his project to catch a comet upset's an unexpected person.

  29. 4

    Ida-Chapter 4 - Ida

    -In this episode: Gail comes up with the idea that will change everything while Jennifer and John can longer hide their feelings for each other.

  30. 3

    Ida-Chapter 3 - Ida

    -In this episode: Craig's birthday party brings joy to some, heartache to others.

  31. 2

    Ida-Chapter 2 - Ida

    -In this episode: John, Andrew and Jennifer meet for an informal brain storming session in Andrew's room.

  32. 1

    Ida-Chapter 1 - Ida

    -In this episode: The crew who will determine the future of Ida meet for the first time.

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In this podiobook: Ida, one of the largest Asteroid in the belt between Mars and Jupiter, has finally been colonized. A group of engineers lead by John McVey, Craig Osborn, Gail Trabor, Andrew Dee and Jennifer McGee, occupy the largest space station every built to plan the future of the tiny colony. Sent there by Kennedy Lacombe, the richest man in the world, their only task is to find ways to mine the asteroid as efficiently as possible. John, however, has grandiose plans including riding a comet around the sun to obtain enough water for the colony to one day survive independent from Earth. His ambition quickly shifts when he discovers an accident with the station's birth control pills causes 20 women, including Jennifer, the woman he loves, to become pregnant. The rules on pregnancy are simple; a baby is a drain on resources and must be removed. John, his friends, and a large group of miners will do anything they can to prevent that, including declaring themselves the first independe

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