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COMMANDER BUCK BLASTOV INITIATED landing protocols, plotted his course to the new base on the outskirt of Olympus Mons, and exited Mars’ orbit. His transport ship, USS Mayflower, carried 66 passengers to launch the first of five American colonies on the planet. Long Feather, his co-pilot, zoomed onto the site with the video monitor. “Just think, Captain Rogers. Thanks to your determination and piloting skills, earth will soon have dozens of settlements for its excess population.” Buck ignored the accolades, knowing full well NASA selected Long Feather to paint the face of diversity on the controversial mission. “Focus on the landing, Feather. We can pat ourselves on the back once we get the infrastructure in place.” <a href="https://medium.com/wind-eggs/just-desserts-7ed874bb0f32">Click Here</a>