The Ultras are running away from Yellowstone and the Glitter Band after a virus, The Melding Plague, has destroyed everything by attacking all nano-machinery and implants. In this story we join a ship of Ultras and their hull-monkeys who are having some issues.
A short little story, but plenty good enough, giving us a bit more insight into the lives of the Ultras on their light-hugging ships.
Available in the collection, Deep Navigation.
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