Our last example of
redefining life in the sci-fi universe of Solar Echoes focuses on an
alien that exists outside our dimension. It is difficult to conceive
something that exists beyond our knowledge of three dimensions, as
even our understanding of the fourth dimension (persistence through
time) is influenced by our fixed existence in the present. In Solar
Echoes, there is an extra-dimensional race that is said to be
composed of pure energy, able to exist within the vacuum of space and
to move through solid matter. These aliens do not behave as we would
expect, seemingly violating the physical laws of the universe only
because they move through dimensions and are therefore not entirely
bound by these laws. Some might readily classify such beings as
“spiritual,” but we simply imply that these alien beings are not
fully understood and seem to be able to act apart from some of the
known laws of our universe. These beings are detailed in the Mission
Controller's Guide, and the MC is told that they are to be used
primarily as plot devices rather than actual threats (for purposes of
game balance.) Regardless, the concept of extra-dimensional beings
does bring up the same question again: are we being too narrow-minded
in our search for “life” in the universe by imposing our paradigm
upon this search?
As seven alien races struggle to co-exist in an uneasy alliance, the Inter-Stellar Union sends Union Guard agents on missions to preserve the crucial balance. These specialized operatives must do what regional security cannot, dealing with smugglers, pirates, terrorists, and even greater challenges in order to bring stability to a universe that needs it desperately. Without the Union Guard, the races will not be prepared to face a looming alien threat they can only hope to defeat together.
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