=The Workers Day= fictional short story
30 Apr 2024Panzerpet
Amidst the cacophony of radio transmissions that permeated every spaceship and station galaxywide, a haunting message emerged from the depths of space. It was a Mayday call, a desperate plea from a distant outpost.'1st May 3310 = International Workers' Day,' the message began, its words crackling with static and urgency. 'We, the People, the workers on the planetary bases, the handlers in the space docks, the pilots on the space stations, the crew of the transporters and the workers in the space radio stations...'
The voice paused, its tone heavy with emotion. 'We have endured years of oppression and exploitation. Our living conditions are deplorable, our labor laws draconian. We can bear it no longer.'
A chorus of voices joined the speaker, their words echoing through the void. 'We demand better pay, safer working conditions, and a voice in our own destiny. We will no longer be treated like slaves.'
The message grew more impassioned, the voices rising in defiance. 'We are going on strike. We will occupy the station decks and refuse to work until our demands are met. We call upon all workers across the galaxy to join us in solidarity.'
Suddenly, the transmission was cut off, replaced by a deafening silence. Gunshots rang out, their echoes reverberating through the stationside. The message had been silenced, the voices of the workers extinguished.
The galaxy was stunned. The message had been a rallying cry, a spark that had ignited a fire of rebellion. Workers on countless stations and bases rose up in protest, demanding their rights.
The authorities responded with swift and brutal force. Troopers stormed the stationside, their weapons blazing. The workers fought back valiantly, but they were outmatched and outnumbered. Many were killed or arrested, their dreams of a better future crushed.
Yet, the message had served its purpose. It had awakened the galaxy to the plight of the workers, and it had planted the seeds of revolution. The workers' struggle would continue, their voices echoing through the void, a testament to their indomitable spirit and their unwavering determination to create a more just and equitable society.
happy Workers Day !
wherever u are in the
far wide space outside
in Elite Dangerous