Horizon
Horizon was a science fiction webcomic set on the planet Hemera in the year 12344 UME (2344 CE). The existing pages follow the actions of a green, somewhat humanoid alien named Nine as they attempt to pass time in their room. Horizon was a heavily reader-influenced story, with reader suggestions being summarily canonized at the points where they make the most sense. However, it is important to note that Horizon was and is noncanonical, as it was made rather early on in the development of Astra Planeta's current incarnation.
The story opens by introducing the protagonist, an alien called Nine, in their room. It is explained that they are “stuck” in their room (in reference to the common opening scenarios of most MSPA fan-made adventure comics), and must come up with ways to pass the time.
Nine contacts Dr. Thorne, who reluctantly agrees to let them go to the surface. Nine happily informs Gammon that Thorne gave the OK, and Gammon explains that he will pick up Nine in several hours. With this exchange completed, Nine returns to various reader-suggested activities, including reading about previous incidents and their homeworld.
Plot Summary
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!The story opens by introducing the protagonist, an alien called Nine, in their room. It is explained that they are “stuck” in their room (in reference to the common opening scenarios of most MSPA fan-made adventure comics), and must come up with ways to pass the time.
After several reader-suggested activities, a parrot flies through the wall of the room and up through the ceiling, prompting Nine to contact Gammon, one of the maintenance crew (and Nine’s “only friend.”) After a brief exchange regarding the absurdity of the incident, Nine asks Gammon to escort them to the surface. Gammon reminds Nine that they must secure permission from Nine’s project head, Dr. Thorne, in order to go to the surface.
An example of Horizon's artistic elements. Nine activates a holographic star map.
Project Information
Blurb
Three individuals try to understand the nature and purpose of a large, powerful, and vaguely unethical superscience organization.You can read it here.
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