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[[File:IASA_Armstrong.png|thumb|right|350px|IASA Armstrong — early Earth interstellar exploration vessel, IASA 7239L.]]
'''IASA Armstrong''' is Book #33 in the [[Prosian Universe]] series by [[Daniel R. Bingamon]]. It combines the [[SS Scavenger]] and [[Alliance Command]] storylines with the wider Prosian Universe.

== Overview ==
* '''Title:''' IASA Armstrong
* '''Series:''' Prosian Universe #33
* '''Author:''' Daniel R. Bingamon
* '''Publisher:''' Lox & Frybread Music & Publications
* '''Genre:''' Science fiction, space exploration, mystery
* '''Story setting:''' 3437
* '''Length:''' Approximately 98,030 words
* '''Print format:''' 6 × 9 inches

== Synopsis ==
During the wedding celebrations of [[Vek Tollin Saren]] and [[Emilya Saren]], [[John Rin]] reveals that he has detected an unusual Morse-code distress signal at [[Scavenger Base]].

The transmission contains SOS and the identification '''IASA 7239L''', eventually traced to the long-lost Earth exploration vessel ''Armstrong''.

[[Elira Kastovic]] and [[AS Ralos]] investigate the signal in the [[Kruger 60]] system, accompanied by John, [[Kessa Rin]], and [[Terev Gillings]].

Their investigation reveals an impossible interstellar journey, a stranded human expedition, and a community that has developed over nearly three centuries.

== Historical Background ==
The original IASA Armstrong expedition was commanded by [[Angelica Barnes]] and carried twenty-four people. While under phase drive en route to Groombridge 34, the ship encountered a micro-singularity and underwent an anomalous phase-field event.

The ship and singularity emerged near Kruger 60. Unable to return home, the crew established a settlement on Kruger 60 II.

== Armstrong Station ==
The descendants of the original twenty-four survivors developed a settlement near a northern lake. By 3437, its population had reached approximately 800.

Following rediscovery, [[Armstrong Station]] was recognized as a protected Earth-origin colony. The residents regard Kruger 60 II as home, although Earth remains their ancestral world.

== Scientific Significance ==
The Armstrong event produced an effective velocity exceeding Z12.5, far beyond the conventional Relenium limit of Z8.5. It also produced uneven inertial protection, structural stresses, material changes in Selekonium-G, and unexplained heavy-element losses.

The precise mechanism remains unresolved in 3437.

== The Distress Signal ==
Original radioman [[Ron Jacobs]] established a Morse-code distress beacon that continued operating across generations.

<pre>
SOS SOS SOS
IASA 7239L
ARMSTRONG
SURVIVORS
KRUGER 60 II
</pre>

The nearby micro-singularity distorted the signal's propagation, allowing it to reach unexpected receivers.

Its eventual detection inspired the Alliance to develop legacy distress-monitoring capabilities for the [[Stellar Navigation System]].

== Principal Characters ==
* [[Elira Kastovic]] — Captain of AS Ralos, later Fleet Admiral.
* [[John Rin]] — Detects the Armstrong distress signal.
* [[Kessa Rin]] — Scientific specialist and John Rin's wife.
* [[Terev Gillings]] — Prosian scientist and diplomatic representative.
* [[Angelica Barnes]] — Original captain of Armstrong.
* [[Angelica Barnes Smith]] — Descendant of the captain and temporary Armstrong Station representative.
* [[Ron Jacobs]] — Original Armstrong radioman.
* [[Ralph Jacobs]] and [[Rena Jacobs]] — Armstrong Station communications.
* [[Cynthia Jacobs]] — Twelve-year-old descendant and visitor aboard Ralos.
* [[Sarak Pevden]] — Altrenian research scientist.
* [[Hanako Sato]] — Ralos chief science officer.
* [[Ravi Patel]] — Ralos chief engineer.
* [[Nara Selin]] — Ralos communications officer.
* [[Selena Morik]] — Ralos chief medical officer.
* [[Mevara]] — Ralos AI.

== Related Ships and Locations ==
* [[IASA Armstrong]]
* [[AS Ralos]]
* [[Armstrong Station]]
* [[Kruger 60 II]]
* [[Scavenger Base]]
* [[SS Scavenger DX-1017]]
* [[SS Recovery]]
* [[SS Renewal]]
* [[AS Worldbuilder]]

== Themes ==
The novel explores exploration, survival, scientific uncertainty, family, cultural continuity, and the meaning of home. Its central communication theme is that an obsolete transmission may still carry an urgent message.

== Prosian Saying ==
:''Akora ze mor ke akrat bavuk ni.''
:''Home is where the journey becomes life.''

== See Also ==
* [[Prosian Universe]]
* [[SS Scavenger]]
* [[Alliance Command]]
* [[Stellar Navigation System]]
* [[Micro-singularity]]
* [[Selekonium-G]]

[[Category:Prosian Universe Books]]
[[Category:SS Scavenger]]
[[Category:Alliance Command]]
[[Category:Science Fiction Novels]]
[[Category:Books by Daniel R. Bingamon]]