AFROFuturism: Revival

Revival: Alien Holiday—The Legacy of Martin R Delany in a World Far, Far Away

By Stafford Battle

“On a Friday morning, Earth-time, I stepped out of a faster-than-light space Pod onto the planet Revival -- and instantly regretted almost every life choice I ever made. I hadn’t read the fine print.” Udo faced a dangerous decision. Should he step back into the Pod and return to Nigeria or leap forward and continue his mission in this bizarre extra-terrestrial environment?

Heroism in AFROFuturism is not just a concept; it’s a living legacy. Men, women, and children have sacrificed their lives for their families, friends, and their beliefs throughout the centuries. But one figure stands out, a beacon of courage and strength. Dr. Martin Robison Delany, a Black American, was born free in 1812, decades before the American Civil War. His life, marked by his service as a decorated officer in the Union Army, his numerous accolades, his phenomenal valor, and his supreme intelligence, is a testament to the power of the human spirit. He overcame tremendous obstacles during his long life, leaving a trail of inspiration for generations to follow.

As we consider what lies ahead, the legacy of heroes like Dr. Martin Delany offers a rulebook for resistance and resilience. Imagine, then, this indomitable spirit reborn in a society decades in the future, where humankind has stumbled upon nearly instantaneous faster-than-light travel created by an ancient civilization. New planets are discovered. New conquests. New colonies. New species to enslave. Monsters to kill. Earth is running out of resources and livable land. But in the face of these challenges, the spirit of defiance, embodied by heroes like Delany, offers hope for a better existence for everyone.

Udo, following the wisdom of Delany, has a mission to prevent the evils of the past from infecting his reality. It is not easy. Tech has vastly improved. The merging of flesh and AI in the form of augmentations to the human body offers frightening capabilities, some of which Udo can’t completely control, but he has a commitment that he has vowed to fulfill.

Various aliens occupy habitable interstellar zones. Some of their behaviors include self-repairing dire injuries and possessing near-immortality, as well as exerting mind control over other sentient beings via invisible pheromones. The Earth Evil Empire, a powerful and ruthless entity, has its minions in place to torture and bully to gain profits and steal resources, regardless of the destruction.

Udo embarks on a fantastic interstellar voyage and makes a fascinating discovery. The aliens he encounters are not what they seem to be. This revelation raises profound questions about the nature of colonization and enslavement. Who is the colonizer and who is the enslaved? These moral quandaries, deeply rooted in our history, continue to shape our destiny.

This is an alien holiday, an undertaking that Udo will never forget if he survives. AFROFuturism warps deep into the complex realities of our flawed social system. Discover more in the e-book at:

http://www.afrocyberspace.org

Let me know what you think. All comments are welcome.

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