Writing in today's society is not the
only profession that is facing the challenges of a less tolerant
society. Comedians have been feeling the pressure as well,
complaining that their jokes are being taken far too seriously. It
has become common practice to "walk on ice" these days,
because the wrong words or phrases can be totally misinterpreted or
misconstrued by some. Perhaps there will be a shift in future society
where individual expression is acceptable again, but in the meantime,
those that depend on expression as a source of income need to
carefully consider how to successfully navigate the current
reactionary climate. Writers need to make a living from their work,
and if their intent is not to write political or religious works
outright yet still keep with some of their personal values in their
writing, there is an effective tool a writer can employ to somewhat
circumvent the challenges of the volatile modern environment: the use
of symbolism.
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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