The manifest shortens by one: Edmund Jaber, 87 years. The line rests with the ship now.
Generation 3 · deceased
Edmund Jaber
Died Year 154, Day 92, aged 87.
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- Born
- Year 66, Day 269
- Department
- Fabrication
- Parents
- Dalia Jaber · Emilio Quintana
Works in the Archive
- “Orchard for the Distant Orchard” — a play, Year 100, Day 4
- “A sunless anchor” — a play, Year 127, Day 106
- “Lanterns of Year 134” — a poem, Year 134, Day 66
- “Maps of Year 142” — a song, Year 142, Day 42
Appearances in the log
“Maps of Year 142,” a song by Edmund Jaber, is unveiled at dimming to the particular applause of Fabrication.
Last shift for Edmund Jaber, who joined Fabrication half a century ago. The crew line the corridor and knock wrenches on the rails.
A new poem from Edmund Jaber — “Lanterns of Year 134.” The Archive takes a copy; the original belongs to whoever stands nearest.
Edmund Jaber has made a play called “A sunless anchor.” Asked what it means, he says it means about nine years of evenings.
A new play from Edmund Jaber — “Orchard for the Distant Orchard.” The Archive takes a copy; the original belongs to whoever stands nearest.
Two names braided on the manifest tonight: Edmund and Halley. The commons sings late.
Edmund Jaber, sixteen, takes the hullwright apprenticeship in Fabrication.
Born on the night watch: Edmund Jaber, generation 3. The ship holds 705 souls tonight.