This story takes place in 2143, in the aftermath of wars, plagues, and environmental breakdown. A technocrat world government works closely with Raina, an advanced artificial intelligence whose purpose is to recreate the Earthly paradise.Dom Tessier is a cadet at Vancouver's Space Training Academy. Brain implants have enhanced his memory, and speeded up his learning processes. In another year he's to be fully telepathic, and work off-world as an administrator.. Lucas, the ben...