The manifest shortens by one: Sten Bergstrom, 76 years. The line rests with the ship now.
Founder · one of the Thousand · deceased
Sten Bergstrom
Died Year 40, Day 281, aged 76.
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- Born
- 35 years before departure, on Earth
- Department
- Hydroponics
Works in the Archive
- “Iron Engine, Early Root” — a instrument, Year 28, Day 87
- “Borrowed Field (Year 40)” — a quilt, Year 40, Day 201
Appearances in the log
A new quilt from Sten Bergstrom — “Borrowed Field (Year 40).” The Archive takes a copy; the original belongs to whoever stands nearest.
Sten Bergstrom retires in the middle watch. The department logs a quiet debt it cannot repay in parts or hours.
A new instrument from Sten Bergstrom — “Iron Engine, Early Root.” The Archive takes a copy; the original belongs to whoever stands nearest.
A wedding in the middle watch. Sten Bergstrom, Hydroponics; Cora Aldous, Drive. The ship approves in its way: the lights held steady throughout.