Sunsets on Britannia explores an alternate timeline of the United Kingdom. It primarily focuses on a time period starting from 2062, considered by most to be the start of what is known as the Sunrise Era.
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4.0 – Jax
Year: 2287
Jax helped the old man to his feet and then sat him down on the bench.
“Are you ok?” Jax asked, worried. The old man had taken a heavy knock and a bad fall.
As he spoke, the old man looked at Jax out of breath and visibly weak, “No one has any time anymore, rushing around all over the place. What could be so important?”
Continue reading “4.0 – Jax”After Dark – 2 – Magline – 2 – Pre-construction History
They told us it wasn’t practical to build that deep. Told us a magnetic railway was impossible. Well today, ladies and gentlemen. I bring you the impractical. I bring you the impossible.
– Ken Griffin, CEO – Griffin Technologies
Initial proposals for a high-speed transport network in London were dismissed. There wasn’t enough space to gain great speeds between stations and people believed the London Underground, with suitable upgrades, would be capable of significantly increased capacity.
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Continue reading “After Dark – 1 – Magline – 1 – General Information”The greatest innovation ever seen in terrestrial transportation. London, once more the envy of the World, is leading a new technological revolution.
– AI News article on the Magline
3.0 – Highbury
Year: 2287
“Highbury, Highbury! Look what I’ve got.”
Kentish was out of breath and excited. He couldn’t believe his luck. A real Holowatch, and so easy to grab too. As he ran, many of the other children looked up at him from around the warehouse he called home.
Continue reading “3.0 – Highbury”2.0 – Mick Hanson
Year: 2235
“Hanson, get over here!”
“Yes, sir!” Hanson half-heartedly replied, as he begrudgingly walked over to Group Captain Richards. Mick hadn’t liked Richards from the start. Had he known how the GC ran Lion Group he would never have signed up for the police force. Being called directly over was a bad sign. He was worried. Not about something he may have done, but about what he may be asked to do.
1.0 – Jax
Year: 2287
Jax climbed the steps of the Magline subway feeling a little shaky. She always felt like this after riding the Magline; too much speed, not enough air and strangers all around. She was just thankful she wasn’t riding the fastest Mag.
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