Lady Bliss
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LADY BLISS
Official NAPA statement:
For the past three years unmanned pathfinders, logistical and environmental re-engineering missions have been preparing us for our first manned mission to Planet X.
With the discovery of sub-surface microbial life forms and liquid water, one of mankind’s greatest dreams is on the verge of becoming a reality. Under the auspices of the international consortium, "People United for Space Study and Exploration," Acronym "P.U.S.S.E.," a human habitat will soon be established on that distant planet.
Our mission plan calls for us to send seven male astronauts on a five-year mission of exploration and possible colonization. There will be a number of problems to be concerned with an undertaking of this magnitude, challenges to the collective intelligence of the men and women of NAPA.
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The neatly lettered sign at the entrance…informs us that this is the Astronaut Training Center, Houston, Texas. The seven individuals who have been designated to make the historic exploration are having a meeting. It is exactly fifty days before take off.
The men, all superbly conditioned scientist/athletes, "The Gang of Seven" they’ve chosen to call themselves, lounge around the meeting room, sipping bottled water, energy drinks, no false caffeine or sugar charges, listening closely to Jason Strong-Horse, one of their most outspoken members.
"What do they expect us to do, stay wacked out on some kind of space age salt peter for five years?!" I don’t want that, I just don’t think it’s fair or realistic for them to expect us to go without female companionship for five years…that’s asking too much.
I don’t know about you guys, but I have a hard time after a week. And, I do mean hard."
He grabs his crotch to make his point, his fellow astronauts share lascivious laughter. "What the ell are you raising your hand for, Coltrane? Where the hell do you think you are --- fifth grade?"
These men have shared a lot of hard training together, they’re at ease with each other.
"It’s not that, Jason, it’s just that I only had one hand free at the moment…uhhh…"
Once again the group laughs, it’s a good vibe scene.
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About the Book
The seven astronauts who are about to embark on a Long Duration Mission (LDM) have decided that they would like to have female companionship. "Lady Bliss", designed by the mad scientist Dr. Eveready, is cautiously welcomed by the astronauts. Fast forwarding back. The LDM has been successful, with help from "Lady Bliss", but she has to remain a secret because of the sociopolitical climate. NAPA ("National Association for Protection of Astronauts", -- think Orwellian) decides that "Lady Bliss" should be disassembled. The astronauts decide to release her into space. A Solar Gulf Stream washes "Lady Bliss," onto the shores of the Planet Azii, where she is thought to be the re-incarnation of Mali, the It Being.
About the Author
Odie Hawkins and Ralph H. Vernon, the co-authors of "Lady Bliss", have fused their life experiences to distill the story and characters for their collaboration. Hawkins is known for previously published novels -- An alumnus of the Watts Writer’s Workshop, he has been the author of twenty books since his "Ghetto Sketches" was first published in 1971.Ralph H. Vernon was lead singer of the "Morroccos" He toured with Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Ruth Brown and others. He went from the stage to the Marine Corps and then to the aerospace industry, where the idea of building an artificial woman was born. The artificial Woman Hybrid Organism Robotic Experimental.