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Summary
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The introduction to The Star Portal by Michael Detlefsen.
You are trudging through the Martian desert, heading toward a destination
that may be only rumor, as some have suggested. Up until the sandstorm three
days ago, you had a rough map showing an approximate location of the
mysterious artifact you seek. Now you are guided by your memory only. You
stop to rest and consider the change of events that brought you to this place.
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The Earth of present time is recovering from a time of unrest. Exploration of
the solar system was halted, and resources were put into more pressing social
needs.
You were always of the adventuring type, going off to exotic places, searching
for treasures. You ran a little short of cash after the last failed trip, and
had to take a job to build up your reserves again. You worked as a sphinx
valve inspector while doing the first draft on a book about your last journey.
While having a drink in one of the local pubs, you got into a conversation
-- Hit <RETURN> to continue --
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Source
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Screenshot captured by Huw Williams (Huwmanbeing) from the original program running in DOSBox.
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Date
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March 1989
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Author
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Michael Detlefsen
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