An anti-genetic engineering group attempted to sabotage Rusk Ventures' Space Colony, Ourania, earlier today.
A tense day for Rusk Ventures. Luckily no one was harmed.
These children did not choose to be engineered, they had no say in it.
Human kind has always tried to strive forward.
If we want to survive as a species this may be the price we have to pay.
You'll need bionic eyes working like that, Selene
My eyes are fine, Mom. How was work?
Wow, great work hun! Maybe try reinforcing the torque exchange?
Right... Right, that would help centripetal force stay consistent.
You wanna take a look? It seized up..
You sure?
A misconception exists about what Ourania...
Uhh one minute on high... How was class?
It was good, how was work?
This colony is not exclusive to them.
Oh please, the people who can afford to move there are the same ones who can afford to design their kids.
Rusk Ventures is seeking talented individuals to
become its first operations team, ensuring life long employment on Ourania.
This program is available to everyone. And in the spirit of harmony, my son, Fabrizio Rusk will apply.
Isn't that your friend, Fabrizio? I didn't realize he was Rusk's kid.
Yeah, um, he's an Engineered too.
This is yet another aggressive demonstration since the legalization of genetic engineering in 2059.
Hard to blame them.
Mom, what happened at work?
I got fired. The whole R&D team got replaced by an Engineered. A bloody GMO!
I'm so sorry.
Try not to call them that though.
I'm gonna apply.
What? No, Naturals like us don't belong up there no matter what Mr. Rusk says. It's foolish!
No it's not! I get this job and we're set for life.
No more cramped apartment. You'd get a better bionic. Please, Mom.
I'm worried about you, how will you compete against them?
Where there's a will, there's a way.
I'm training with Fabrizio tomorrow. I'll ask him about it.
Is that all you got?
Yeah poor natural Selene. So, Ourania, huh?
Yeah, Dad's orders.
Well I'll be right there beside you.
You're applying?
Yeah.
You sure that's wise? The competition's gonna be fierce.
Well if they're anything like you then I have nothing to worry about. My mom lost her job.
I'm sorry to hear that... The application is kind of like astronaut tests.
There's three parts: there's a knowledge exam, physical test, and a simulation test.
Simulation test?
They put you in a centrifuge and run you through a survival situation.
You wanna go to the application center tomorrow?
Fuck yeah, Fab.
Alright let's go. Hey, you watch it now!
Last thoughts?
Yeah, can you give me the answers?
mmm, give me like five minutes, I'll sneak them in.
Wish me luck.
You got it.
Well?
Ninety-five percent!
And in just twenty-five minutes.
oh yeah? How did you do?
Ninety-five percent. In six minutes.
Welcome to the second phase of the application.
To pass you must swim five hundred meters without stopping.
If you stop: disqualified. If you go over five minutes: disqualified.
Yeah!
Oh c'mon Selene! You still had the best time of all the Naturals.
It wasn't good enough.
Still a testament to Naturals everywhere.
Be proud.
I know what will cheer you up. Poolside drinks. My place. Tomorrow
Sorry, Fab. Maybe next time.
Offer still stands if you change your mind!
What the... What happened?
I'm out.
Oh, come here.
No! I'm out and by one damn second.
One second? That's amazing!
Pssh-Yeah, Fabrizio said the same thing.
Can you dispute it?
There's no point. You were right, I can't compete against them.
Could Fabrizio talk to his dad?
He actually invited me over to his house tomorrow.
Well what are you worried about? Go ask him yourself.
I don't think I can.
Where there's a will, there's a way. Right?
I knew you couldn't resist.
So this is how sorrow looks on you?
Yes. Miserably sipping drinks on the side of my mountain.
Hey dad, I thought you were in a meeting.
They are still patching in Japan I thought I would come out and see what was so funny.
You must be Selene, it's very nice to finally meet you.
You know Fabrizio was telling me that you had
the best time of all the natural applicants; now that is impressive.
Thank you, sir. Unfortunately I was still one second over the time limit.
Still, it's a testament to us Naturals' strength of will, wouldn't you say?
Thank you. That means a lot. I just wish I could have another shot at it. I know I could make it.
Come on Selene, you did your best, but you're out. It wouldn't be fair to the other applicants.
Moreover, one second could mean the difference between life and death up there.
I know. I've studied all my life to get up there.
Perhaps I've been too easy on you, Fabrizio.
I think things are hard for him. I just think they're harder for people like you
and me sir. You wanted to promote harmony between Naturals and Engineered right? Look at me and Fab.
Well, you are a shining example.
Then it probably wouldn't look too good if you only hired engineered.
You know I can remember a time when I would stop at nothing to get what I wanted.
Ok. Consider this your second shot. She's a clever one!
Just like that? You gotta be kidding me! I tried to tell you.
I tried to tell you.
Tell me what? I thought you'd be happy.
You're the clever one, aren't you?
You don't want me up there?
You don't belong up there! Yeah you're smart, and
you're fit, but at the end of the day you're a Natural, lucky she's on a scholarship.
Lucky?! I thought you were my friend. I thought this genism shit was below us.
That boy needs a humility check. So, what's the plan?
I have to retake the swim test, but I need to train and there's not enough time.
Well, you won't need to train with this.
Where did you get this?
Snagged it from work while packing.
Oh so we're stealing now?
What? No! My team and I designed this.
It's not like it's illegal.
Let's get to space.
You know you'll fail right?
Engineered and still so petty.
So that's how you did it. Hypocrite.
I earned my spot here, unlike you.
Welcome to the final stage of the application process. This is the G-force
centrifuge where you'll face a simulated emergency scenario in which the Colony is thrown out of Earth's orbit.
Your solution requires collaboration, wits and strength of will.
If you pass out you will be disqualified and if one of you fails for any other reason you will both be disqualified.
Succeed and you will earn a place in the Rusk Ventures Colony Training Program.
Don't strain yourself. You won't last long.
We'll see about that.
Stabilizing thrusters out of alignment. Colony in uncontrolled fall towards gravitational pull.
What's happening on your end?
Thruster controls are unresponsive.
Fixed.
Thrusters aligned.
Grab your stick and pull!
Spin under control.
Left thruster disengaged.
Divert your power!
I think I'm gonna be sick.
No, stay awake we can do this!
Hey! We need to both do it!
Gravitational pull escaped. Colony orbit stabilized.
Be proud Fabrizio. A testament to Engineered everywhere.