SUMMARY OF: II -Mighty Works and Wonders, Chap12 -Resistance, section 43

“STAR OF EPIPHANY” — by Omar Fink 2019

[this is a series of summaries extracted from the novel]

A scene of intimacy between Keel O’Donnell and Delize Naidu evolves into a discussion about Aikido training in different gravity environments. They mention crossover benefits between rescue training and Aikido.

Bill Decker briefs AGT executives on arrests of Resistance members, including an explanation of how the Resistance was infiltrated and neutralized. He mentions Zorba Omega’s role in providing initial information and discusses the need to focus on evacuation targets.

Lee Martin explains communication delays between different points in space and describes how “live” communication works across large distances. She mentions challenges for emergency services and financial transactions.

News Headlines include: continued threats from remaining Resistance members, plans for an Israeli kibbutz in space to produce agricultural products, and discussion of food production in space habitats.

Bill Decker and “Muffled Edge” have a conversation about the AI used in the campaign against the Resistance. ME is suspicious that the AI might be self-aware. Bill is concerned about potential dangers of advanced AI and the discussion Bill’s upcoming trip to space via the Galapagos Islands elevator.