The story of the sick world
Summary
The story of the sick world is a story about a scientist called Nathan. Nathan lived during the first era of exploration and was a biologist with special interest in all forms of pathogenes. Because he and his colleges could not finish their studies on earth, they ventured into space and searched for a suitable planet, where they could continue their experiments. The planet they eventually decided on is now known as Nathans World. When the scientists arrived it was a beautiful, untouched earth like planet, but something happened, that turned Nathans World into what is now known as "The sick world". Now the whole planet is barren, polluted and sick. In some darker versions of the story, Nathan is still alive on his world and sometimes starts spaceships carrying the pollution to spread it into the rest of the galaxy.
Historical Basis
The myth of the sick world is true for the most part. Nathan and his planet actually exist. The planet is located in imperial territory and heavily guarded by The Empire.
Spread
The myth is a common legend among everyone in the galaxy. It is especially popular among spacetravellers and to scare small children. They are told, that if they don't behave Nathan is going to come and get them. Many travellers also fear to encounter one of Nathans plague ships and often perform religious rituals to avoid encountering them.
Variations & Mutation
The myth varies quite a lot, especially when it comes to the character of Nathan. In most versions he is perceived as an evil man, who was banished from earth because of his unethical work. But seldomly he is described as a good man who fled from earth, in these versions of the story the pollution often is not his fault.
Cultural Reception
The story is popular in every culture found in the galaxy, but in varying versions. In The Neohuman Empire Nathan is generally perceived as more positive and a better person, while in ATF territory Nathan is more of an evil character.
In Literature
The story of the sick world has been a model for many forms of media, including but not limited to: screenplays, movies and books. The most popular adoption is the horror movie "Stranded on the sick world" that was released in 2849 and features a spaceship crew stranding on Nathans World and being slaughtered by him.
In Art
Some members of The Church of the void see Nathan as a holy man and so there is religious artwork, like statues and paintings of him.
Date of First Recording
some time during the settlement era
Date of Setting
2298
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