In Dan Simmons' Hyperion, the Hegemony of Man spans hundreds of planets in the 29th century, linked by farcaster portals, while facing tensions with AI entities and Ouster humans. On the remote planet Hyperion, a group of pilgrims embarks on a critical journey to the mysterious Time Tombs, sharing personal stories of their selection for this pivotal mission as an invasion looms.
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In Dan Simmons' Hyperion, the Hegemony of Man spans hundreds of planets in the 29th century, linked by farcaster portals, while facing tensions with AI entities and Ouster humans. On the remote planet Hyperion, a group of pilgrims embarks on a critical journey to the mysterious Time Tombs, sharing personal stories of their selection for this pivotal mission as an invasion looms.
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In the 29th century, the Hegemony of Man comprises hundreds of planets connected by farcaster portals. The Hegemony maintains an uneasy alliance with the TechnoCore, a civilisation of AIs. Modified humans known as Ousters live in space stations between stars and are engaged in conflict with the Hegemony.
Numerous "Outback" planets have no farcasters and cannot be accessed without incurring significant time dilation. One of these planets is Hyperion, home to structures known as the Time Tombs,...
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Sexual content
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Explicit on-page sex scenes including during battles; multiple fade-to-black encounters; frequent nudity, crude descriptions, and mentions of pedophilia. Scenes of sexual assault, violence, and coercion mentioned in pilgrims' tales.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of blood, gore, body horror, torture, gun violence, and death pervasive in pilgrims' tales and Shrike encounters.
Profanity
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Frequent strong swearing, crude language, and offensive terms throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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Depictions of alcohol and drug use, including addiction and abuse themes in character backstories.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Central themes of faith, clergy involvement, religious rituals, and explorations of Christianity in several pilgrims' stories.
Magic & witchcraft
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Minor fantastical elements like the Shrike creature and Time Tombs, without overt occult rituals or summoning.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Explorations of interstellar politics, AI alliances, colonial conflicts, and critiques of information overload in society.
Self-harm / suicide
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Instances of suicidal thoughts, attempts, and self-harm depicted in character narratives.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of child abuse, animal cruelty, slavery, genocide, and systemic suffering including colonization and war atrocities. Scenes of sexual assault, violence, and coercion mentioned in pilgrims' tales.
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