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    Edict 9
    Edict 9
    Edict 9
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    Edict 9

    By Paul G. Diamond

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    Living on Mars has gone from science-fiction to science fact. We now have the technology to send humans to Mars. To fabricate shelter, produce breathable air, grow food and supply water. Today, one of the biggest debates around the human settlement of Mars, is whether to bring anyone back.

    Set in 2025, Edict 9 explores the reality of the most celebrated one-way trip in human history. The story unfolds through the experience of Edward Cole, resident of Humanity-1, the first permanent settlement on Mars.

    As H-1’s Mission Psychologist, Cole’s primary function is to help his colleagues adjust to living on another planet. This is a job Ed Cole is perfect for, until something changes and he’s the one struggling with the thought of never returning to Earth.

    Through a series of ‘found-footage’ archives of meetings and conversations on Earth and on Mars, Edict 9 tells the story Ed Cole's personal struggle with the timeless human question: Where is home?

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    Edict 9 is an original play written for adaptation to stage, radio and screen. It was inspired by the practical, theoretical and philosophical discussions sparked by the growing number of plans for Mars to become a human colony. Most notably, ‘Mars to Stay’ missions like MarsOne and those proposed by Apollo 11 Astronaut, Buzz Aldrin.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPaul G. Diamond
    Release dateJul 15, 2015
    ISBN9781311269294
    Edict 9
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    Paul G. Diamond

    Paul G. Diamond is the author of 'Edict 9', ‘Journey Time’, ‘The Career Explorer’s Journal’ and 'The Ball: A Philosophy on Football and Life'. Paul describes himself as a lifelong fan of science-fiction and the genre’s ability to liberate thoughts on society and the human condition. Paul is also fascinated by careers & the very personal relationship each of us has with work. His other literary interests include football (soccer) and narrative storytelling in general. The literary influences Paul cites for his work include Albert Camus, Arthur Miller, George Orwell, Kurt Vonnegut, Philip K. Dick and John Steinbeck, among many others.Originally from East London, Paul now lives in Hertfordshire with his wife, daughter and two (generally) well-behaved dogs.

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      Edict 9 - Paul G. Diamond

      EDICT 9

      by

      Paul G. Diamond

      Cover Artwork

      by

      Cheynne Edmonston

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      Published by Paul G. Diamond at Smashwords

      Edict 9

      Copyright, 2015 Paul G. Diamond

      All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the above publisher of this book.

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the author’s work.

      Additional Copyright & Disclaimer

      All rights in this play are reserved. Application for performance, etc. should be made prior to rehearsal, direct to the author. No performance may be given unless the author’s permission has been obtained.

      This book is sold subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be circulated without the author’s consent in any form of binding or cover or circulated electronically, other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition, including this condition, being imposed on any subsequent purchaser.

      This play is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or organisations or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

      To Nicola and Eleanor, my signs and stars.

      "For the first time, in that night alive with signs and stars,

      I opened myself to the gentle indifference of the world."

      Albert Camus, The Outsider

      Contents

      Characters

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      Act I

      Act II

      Act III

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      Epilogue

      Mars Mission Edicts

      About the Author

      Characters

      ED: Edward Cole, mission counsellor [Mars]

      ANDY: Dr. Andrew Brown, chief of mission psychology [Earth]

      LOGEN: Euann Logen, mission controller [Earth]

      BHATT: Adil Bhattacharya, mission commander [Mars]

      GRADZINA: Ellen Gradzina, chair, mission executive board [Earth]

      BOARD MEMBER 1: mission executive board [Earth]

      BOARD MEMBER 2: mission executive board [Earth]

      BOARD MEMBER 3: mission executive board [Earth]

      Act I

      Scene 1

      Video Conference Log [Excerpt]

      Conference Host: Dr. Andrew Brown, chief of mission psychology [Earth]

      Participant 1: Edward Cole, mission counsellor [Mars]

      + + + Date Redacted + + +, 2025

      ED: I know it’s impossible Andy, but I want to come home.

      ANDY: And you know what you’re saying this time?

      ED: I do, and I need you to hear me.

      ANDY: [Laughs] Are you trying to say I’m not a good listener?

      ED: I’m saying I gave it more thought like you asked me to, and I want to come home.

      ANDY: When you said that last week I thought you’d lost your mind.

      ED: Was that your professional opinion?

      ANDY: Since when were our conversations professional?

      ED: [Laughs] Not for a long time.

      ANDY: We should be ashamed. Standards have gone down.

      ED: [Affects an Upper-Class British Accent] "‘All the way down’. Remember that?"

      ANDY: [Thinks] Inglorious Basterds. When was it? 2009? 2010?

      ED: Summer 2009. The three of us went to the Odeon Leicester Square.

      ANDY: Cath watched a Tarantino film? That really was a lifetime ago.

      ED: Talking about lifetimes, do remember the first thing you ever said to me?

      ANDY: Seriously?

      ED: Always listen to the first thing people say to you Andy, that’s when they’re telling the truth.

      ANDY: You really remember?

      ED: "Like it was yesterday. You came up to me after a physics class and said, ‘Thanks Cole, I felt like a loser until I met you."

      ANDY: And we became friends after that? Don’t tell me you remember your reply?

      ED: Now that would be a trick.

      ANDY: And you think I was telling the truth?

      ED: One hundred per cent.

      ANDY: About what exactly?

      ED: The truth about us.

      ANDY: You have lost the plot. Why the sudden interest in truth?

      ED: Liars are obsessed with the truth, you should know that.

      ANDY: [Smiles] I feel so much better.

      ED: You should.

      ANDY: Why? Because I’m so honest?

      ED: Exactly.

      ANDY: I’ve always preferred reality to the truth. Show me the science as Logen always says.

      ED: That was something else you said to me not long after we met. Thoughts aren’t facts.

      ANDY: [Laughs] I say that a lot. To remind myself more than anyone else.

      ED: Cat posters aside, that little pearl of wisdom changed my life.

      ANDY: Is that a fact Ed, or just another thought?

      ED: [Laughs] You’re a smug bastard sometimes.

      ANDY: Only sometimes? It’s why I don’t have many friends. People say it’s the job but Cath’s a psych and she’s got plenty.

      ED: Cath’s nicer than you, there’s another simple fact.

      ANDY: [Laughs] Maybe that’s what we should do. If we’re going to talk about you coming back to Earth and you want me to listen, maybe we should start by splitting the thoughts from facts?

      ED: Anything if it means you’ll actually listen.

      ANDY: [Typing in Background, Theatrically Hits ‘Enter’] There. I’ve just cleared my schedule. This’ll be good. Damn, I wish I had popcorn.

      ED: I’m glad you find my pain so entertaining.

      ANDY: I can’t get enough of other people’s misery, especially close friends.

      ED: Didn’t we just establish you have no close friends?

      ANDY: Take it away maestro, whenever you’re ready.

      ED: [Thinks] Okay. I’m going to keep it simple.

      ANDY: Good of you.

      ED: Fact number one: I’m on Mars.

      ANDY: A solid start.

      ED: Fact two: You’re on Earth.

      ANDY: I’m calling the Nobel people as we speak.

      ED: "Fact three: I’m stuck here for the rest of my

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