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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.

SOS SOS SOS
IASA 7239L
ARMSTRONG
SURVIVORS
KRUGER 60 II

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

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.

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 '''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.