[ WP ] Space has become the future of humanity , unlocking a new age of innovation , colonization , and economic prosperity . But , life 's not great for all . Tell an emotionally-charged story of a working class man in space .

The canteen is much quieter than usual this time of the morning. That's one of the only good things to say for the graveyard shifts. Less incompetent assholes barging around all loud mouthed. 
 The rations seem to be bigger too but that might just be in my head. 
 `` Which sector you working Gary?'' calls Olly from the counter. 
 `` Ventilation and LS ( life support. )'' 
 `` Driver?'' 
 `` Kane, from the Dallas Unit.'' 
 `` Aight, well you take care out there.'' 
 `` Always do.'' 
 In the six months that I'd been planetside Olly was the only person that seemed still human to me. He was already here when I was first stationed on the Genesis. He's got a wife and two kids back on the Traveller and has n't seen them in 12 years. Well, not really seen them. Holo messages just are n't the same. Everyone else on station just keeps their head down, mind on the job. No time for anything else. 
 To be honest I do n't know how Olly does it. I've not even been here a year and I can barely take it anymore. I miss my girls so much I find myself crying to sleep more often than not. There's a chance I might get to go home early if my contract gets terminated, but then again, there's a chance I could end up like Olly and who knows how long I'll be stuck here. 
 Will Emma still remember me? Would she recognise her own father? Would I be back in time for her first date? Her graduation even? That's what reminds me why I'm here. She has to go to the academy. I will not have her end up a spacer like me and her mother. They tell us all that the new suits are great and healthcare is comprehensive but that's just political bullshit. I know I wo n't make it past 45. Not a chance. Last time I got a cough I ended up coughing so much blood I almost passed out. 
 I'm trying not to think about that as I leave the pressure chamber. Kane is waiting for me.
