The city-state of Denver takes a more militaristic turn when a new discovery changes the balance of power.
61.
Every society needs an escape valve; that is what I provide.
— Wild Speculation Studios, Andrew Reising 🌈 (@WSpeculation) May 28, 2019
Do I fleece would-be Denverites who want to cheat the system?
Yes.
But it all goes back into the economy via the black market.
I play a vital role in this place its leaders never could.#microfiction#scifi
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62.
That is why the Artens will fail. They leave no room for deviation. Eventually, the goal of controlling everything in those domes will destroy them.
— Wild Speculation Studios, Andrew Reising 🌈 (@WSpeculation) May 28, 2019
Meanwhile, Denver will go on, maybe not as safe from solar radiation, but with a more stable society.#microfiction#scifi
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63.
"…Utah Data Center? Give me a moment."
— Wild Speculation Studios, Andrew Reising 🌈 (@WSpeculation) May 28, 2019
*steps to the side and turns on radio*
"Got a kid here, says he's got hard drives from UDC.
Yeah, that's NSA.
Sure thing."
*turns back to kid*
"Welcome to Denver! The governor wants to meet you. Right this way!"#microfiction#scifi
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64.
"These only have data for Utah and Colorado. There must be dozens more server farms for the rest of the country."
— Wild Speculation Studios, Andrew Reising 🌈 (@WSpeculation) May 29, 2019
"Damn. It'll be useful, though. I want profiles of all of Denver's residents. Start with the troublemakers and the politicians."
"Yes, sir."#microfiction#scifi
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65.
This puts you in a precarious situation.
— Wild Speculation Studios, Andrew Reising 🌈 (@WSpeculation) May 31, 2019
If this information is ever found, you will be vulnerable.
Luckily, we have no intention of telling anyone about this.
Just keep living your life until you get another note.
It'll contain instructions.
Sincerely,
Security#microfiction
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66.
When asked about his change in position, Price had this to say:
— Wild Speculation Studios, Andrew Reising 🌈 (@WSpeculation) May 31, 2019
"I didn't change; the situation did. When this idea was first proposed, It was unnecessary. But as more people learn of Denver's prosperity, such precautions are now worth the resource cost."#microfiction#scifi
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67.
When the raiders decide, as I'm sure they will, that the prosperity of Denver is too hard to pass up, I want my kids in the city instead of out in the farm camps.
— Wild Speculation Studios, Andrew Reising 🌈 (@WSpeculation) June 1, 2019
So I guess it's "hooah" or whatever for me, now.
The things we do for love.#microfiction#scifi
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68.
Not only that, but there's no real threat to Denver right now.
— Wild Speculation Studios, Andrew Reising 🌈 (@WSpeculation) June 3, 2019
MIght there be in the future? Sure.
But what is a defense force that is technically a branch of city-state security supposed to do in the meantime?
I think we'll be paying them to watch us.#microfiction#scifi
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69.
But Denver's putting together a military now, and nearby robber crews like ours will be the first thing they hit.
— Wild Speculation Studios, Andrew Reising 🌈 (@WSpeculation) June 3, 2019
Oh, well, it was fun while it lasted.
Maybe we should just go join up, get paid to defend people from ourselves.
That wouldn't be a bad gig.#microfiction#scifi
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