Beyond Awakening: An Audio Drama

It seems to be the 23rd century. The Galactic Confederation spaceship Chimera is responding to a distress call from Alpha Omega C. Captain Mack Hardcase is confident he'll save the day again. Commander Misty L'Quil is prepared to use all her tentacles to protect her captain. Doctor Clay Erhardt is thinking up new stimulants for his quest to stay awake later. Ensign Trisha Blackburn rests her head against a cow and smiles up at the idyllic afternoon sun. Everything they know will soon be called into question. Prepare yourself for a mind-bending sci-fi thriller as these four must work to uncover the truth of who they really are and what's really happening to them. This a full cast, no narration, full stereo production with no commercials.

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Episodes

Episode 1: Unrealized Realities Released August 16th, 2024

Episode 2: Incongruities Released September 13th, 2024

Episode 3: Sleeping Released September 27th, 2024

Episode 4: Awakening Released October 11th, 2024

Episode 5: False Hopes Released October 25th, 2024

Episode 6: The Underworld Released November 8th, 2024

Episode 7: Earth Coming November 22nd, 2024

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Episode 8: Reality

Episode 9: Recovery

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Captain Mack Hardcase

Portrayed by John Gaunce

Captain Hardcase and his brother grew up slaves after their parents were murdered. His mission is to save the galaxy so nothing like that has to happen to anyone else. He's a confident, driven, some would say arrogant man who trusts his gut but also thinks tactically.

Doctor Clay Erhardt

Portrayed by David Loftus

So far, being the ship's chief medical officer hasn't brought the kind of excitement and discovery Dr. Erhardt has been seeking in his life. He hopes there'll be rare and dangerous diseases in his future and opportunities for experimental research and discovery. Erhardt's primary motivation is his own curiosity, his drive is to understand things.

Commander Misty L'Quil

Portrayed by Steff Knappe

First officer / science officer Misty L'Quil is a native of Cthunia. Like all her kind, she has many tentacles and the ability to easily overpower creatures with fewer limbs. Her people have a reputation for bravery which she sometimes regrets but must attempt to uphold.

Ensign Trisha Blackburn

Portrayed by Gwenith Knight

Ensign Blackburn's first mission on the Galactic Confederation starship Sacramento brought her to Alpha Omega C, and left her there with a diplomatic delegation. Unfortunately, she's been having a hard time separating reality from fantasy ever since.

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