The Space Cadet Science Fiction Review, Spring 2022 (issue #1)

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Poetry by F. J. Bergmann


Strategic Directives

Always

  • maintain weapons inventory
  • check tissue regeneration capabilities
  • calculate maximum biomass support

Frequently

  • engage in target practice
  • fantasize about Shareholder lifestyles
  • remember real food

Sometimes

  • simulate hostage retrieval
  • offer to share psychopharms
  • remember Rigel

Rarely

  • initiate copulation
  • mention retirement plans
  • look out at the stars

Never

  • discuss ideologies
  • override memory downloads
  • think about Aldebaran