Nefertiti: A Tale of Political Optimism and Social Success
An intergalactic space mission from Earth tries to create a scientifically-based cooperative. The name of the ship is the Nefertiti, after the ancient Egyptian Queen. Captain Reeftart, his first mate Jane, and their enthusiastic crew first set foot on the friendly planet Stauron. The Stauronians share the Earthlings' hope for an interplanetary federation based on science. Although the Stauronian leader Glastia is skeptical, Reeftart believes that the Dirgonians will be receptive. However, Dirgon is a xenophobic, insular, and isolationist planet who, though benevolent, do not generally support measures to collectivize resources. Reeftart's optimism is tempered by Jane's pragmatism.Faced with the potential for failure, Reeftart conspires to trick the Dirgonians into starting their own collective; he believes that if the Dirgonians believe that they initiated the idea they would feel fully in charge. Reeftart obviously knows little about Dirgon or their core culture, for when the Nefertiti arrives on Dirgon, the host planet is remarkably friendly. The Dirgonians accept their offer to participate in a scientific federation, and Queen Elaine of Dirgon helps jump-start a new era. "Nefertiti" is a tale of political optimism and social
"Dear Reeftart," Glastia began, "It is most likely a trap. The Dirgonians have never expressed a sincere interest to interact with any other planet but their own." "Alright! The Nefertiti's maiden voyage is underway!" The fairy tale is exactly that: in reality, human nature shows that deception is commonplace and that bickering and fighting are more common than cooperation. Also, gender equality is far from being a reality. I hoped to persuade readers to hold a more optimistic view of humanity and show that cooperation, multiculturalism, and gender equality are possible, even if it takes several thousand years to manifest. The Queen of Dirgon approached Jane, who rose from the massage table with a smile and an extended hand. When the two women shook hands, they solidified the first formal bond between Dirgon and any foreign planet. And it required no treachery, trickery or deceit. Reeftart appeared relieved and later confessed to Jane that he had planned on lying to the Dirgonians.
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Approximate Word count = 1930
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page double spaced)
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