Geeky The Cat’s Travel Log: New Elysium
An invitation by the religious Cyborgs
The Elysians revere the machines for giving them new life.
Many Elysians were previously humans or extraterrestrial lifeforms from other planets. They had tragic accidents, terminal illnesses, or traumatic injuries that caused their bodies to fail and were nearly close to death.
They then went to New Elysium to completely transform their failing bodies and embrace an Elysian way of life.
About the Geeky the Cat
Geeky, also known as Geeky The Cat, is a cat with exceptional intelligence who works as an aide to the Alliance Galaxy’s Supreme Office of Agriculture. His primary responsibility is to assist his master in overseeing the vast agricultural matters of the galaxy.
Aside from his professional obligations, Geeky is an avid traveler, taking advantage of any opportunity to visit different planets and cities that his hectic schedule allows.
A business proposal
Ah, the life of a feline intergalactic agricultural liaison, eh? It’s not all mice and laser pointers. I’ll tell you that.
This week found me in the cold, metallic embrace of New Elysium, a planet of cyborgs. Yes, you heard me right. Cyborgs. And they call themselves Elysians, after their Greek mythology counterparts.
Apparently, having more wires in them than an old television set makes them feel immortal. Who am I to judge? I’m a cat who works in interstellar agriculture.
The Elysians are religious, worshipping something they call the “Cult of Singularity.” It sounds a bit like my old tomcat friend, Solo, who believed he was the center of the universe. But these Elysians take it a step further.
They’re divided into two factions: the Radicalists, who want to go full machine, and the Modernists, who believe in retaining some organic parts. I guess you could say they’re torn between being a microwave or a toaster.
Now, yours truly was specifically invited by the Ambassador of New Elysium to discuss a potential business opportunity. They’ve developed an anti-aging compound that could make even the oldest, scruffiest tomcat look like a kitten again.
The only catch is that you can only use the compound once in your lifetime. It will no longer have any effect after the first use.
The Alliance Galaxy’s Supreme Office of Medical Advancement had their chance with this proposal, but they were too…well, let’s just say they didn’t take it well.
They feared the immortality of the cyborgs, which is understandable. If I had the option, I would also worry about a future ruled by robotic vacuum cleaners.
So, they sent the proposal to us, the humble agricultural department, to purchase this compound for livestock at a lower price.
Their strategy is to demote the Elysian product's image by regulating it under the Agriculture office, making it less appealing for humans or other higher beings to use.
And if they sell it illegally and are caught, the Supreme Office will have an excuse to shut down their entire operation.
Now guess who has to deal with this political game? Yes, yours truly. Not quite the glamour job you’d expect for a cat of my intellect, but a job’s a job.
The Elysians, bless their metallic hearts, greeted me with warmth and a gesture akin to the Thai’ wai’.
I was taken to their place of worship, and honestly, I was a bit miffed. Why weren’t they worshipping me instead? After all, I’m descended from the Egyptian cat gods. I don’t promise immortality, but I could negotiate a better price for their anti-aging compound.
Their manufacturing facilities were nothing short of spectacular, displaying technological prowess that would make even the Supreme Office of Medical Advancement green with envy.
Of course, I couldn’t resist taking a few selfies, adding a touch of fluffy adorableness to their cold, steel city.
Before I left, they tried to gift me another cat. Can you imagine? As if I needed more competition. I politely declined, citing it as an act of bribery. As if I, Geeky the Cat, could be swayed by such tactics!
So, that’s it from New Elysium. Until next time, this is Geeky, signing off. Time to find a sunny spot for a nap. Being a galaxy-traveling feline is hard work, after all.
A charted flight
The Elysians’ hospitality
At the hotel
Religious symbols (Radicalist & Modernist)
Religious ceremonies
Advanced manufacturing facility
The locals
Selfie sessions
I was given a cat. But I politely declined.
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