Some might argue that NASA looking to
start colonies on another planet is a waste of money and resources,
when we already have so many problems on Earth that should be
prioritized over expensive off-world projects. There is definitely
merit to that argument, and it is easy to wonder if these projects
might be an effort for NASA to justify its own existence. Yet, on the
other hand, would we ever get around to considering off-world
colonization if we focused entirely on Earth's problems? Still, one
of the dangers of pursuing off-world colonization is that we might
abandon our responsibility to take care of Earth, eventually
investing all of our money and effort towards another planet. Other
scenarios might emerge, where only the wealthy get to move to the
new, unspoiled world while those who can't afford the trip are left
on Earth to deal with the damage and pollutants that no longer seem a
concern to those who can leave it behind. I'm reminded of Agent Smith
from the Matrix, telling Morpheus that he's “realized” humans are
a virus, moving from one area to deplete its resources before moving
on to another. Though moving to a fresh new Earth sounds like a great
thing, it's hard to imagine that we wouldn't eventually end up with
the same problems we have here. Are we really responsible enough to
handle the discovery of another Earth?
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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