The Asteroid Parts - A Quick Review
DescriptionA review quickly recapping the first part of The Asteroid Saga before you follow the adventures of Trimdin and Quinten in The Asteroid War. The saga continues on August 8, exclusively on WRTN.
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WRTN/The Asteroid SagaIntroductionOn March 13, 2022, The Asteroid Parts (TAP) was released on to WRTN. Since then, two official sequels have been announced: The Asteroid War (TAW) and The Asteroid Home (TAH). And since TAW is releasing on August 8, we have decided to make this article that will quickly review the first part of the saga so you don't have to read it again (or read it for the first time). Just be aware that you absolutely have to either read this or TAP to understand The Asteroid War. So, let's get started.
Prologue to Chapter 2The Asteroid Parts first starts out with our protagonists, Tim and Claren, flying in a spaceship going towards the outer solar system. One a pilot and the other an engineer, the two were hand-picked to complete the mission. As they travel through the asteroid belt, small rocks and chunks of ice shot passed them. But this was to be expected, as they trained for the shower of minerals. Though the peace didn't last for long, a small pebble hit their engine and antenna, leaving them stranded and without communication. Slowly, they crash-landed into a local asteroid, one much larger than their ship, and the astronauts thought they were goners. After slamming into the massive body, one by one the men began to wake up. Tim was the first to rise, realizing that they managed to survive and wanting to assess the damage. With this idea, he suited up and exited the craft. Though as he did so, he began to notice a weird liquid on certain components of the vehicle. It was a deep red, smeared on the side of the ship and creating a trail. And as he followed it, it got larger and larger, until he looked next to him and saw a mysterious entity. Stunned, Tim rushed the figure into the capsule, noticing its injury and the severity of the wound. Unfortunately, Claren woke up at the exact moment Tim entered the space with the being, promptly recognizing the strangeness of it and coming to one conclusion: it's an alien. And that is where the third chapter ends off, leaving a mystery to be solved as a new life form is brought to the attention of humanity, the question of "Are we alone?" finally answered.
Chapter 3 to Chapter 5The next few chapters of TAP establish the relationship between the trio of characters. Trimdin, who we learn is the name of the alien, does not speak English, but is able to write it. This was discovered after the two men handed the alien a whiteboard and marker, signifying the first official contact between humanity and another intelligent lifeform. Nevertheless, Tim and Claren gain some useful information from their new friend: their ship can be fixed. It is confirmed that Trimdin knows where parts are available to repair their ship, but the only problem is that they are protected by the vicious Queen who rules the asteroid belt with an iron fist. And worse yet, they are in one of the most valuable rooms in the belt, as it is her personal vault. But the men decide to take the bet with Trimdin, realizing they will die either way and prefer death by trying rather than by surrender. So with their mission set, the three set out on reaching the bunker in the asteroid keeping hold of the parts needed to fix their ship; "the asteroid parts" you could call them.
Soon after embarking on their adventure, though, they run into trouble, as a so dubbed "asteroidquake" hits, leading to disaster. A massive crack circled the three, Tim and Trimdin being able to escape its grasp but Claren getting trapped on the crumbling ground. Our characters, now in peril, quickly come up with a solution to the issue before Claren is killed, making a harness out of extra rope and taking advantage of the slightly lower gravity to save him. This difficult and almost fatal situation assists the protagonists in developing their friendship, as it allows them to bond over saving each other and aligns their missions closer together.
In the last part of this section, we witness something surprising: a breakup. After saving Claren, they altogether continue their journey, eventually reaching a mountain. This mountain, as we soon discover, goes right over the bunker, its entrance on the other side. Slowly, they make it up its slope, getting closer and closer to the peak. But when Tim asks an invasive question to Trimdin, everything falls apart. The once bumbling friendship of the three was now swiftly going south, as the subject of the matter was much worse than thought by the humans. Trimdin cried, Tim felt guilty, and Claren had to usher his commanding officer away, emotions running high. And one last thing that happened before their departure: a gift. Tim handed Trimdin a dagger, one special to him, hoping it would help him in the future. It was a farewell present, a way to be remembered. A way to save his life...
Chapter 6The two humans continued for a while, eventually making it over the terrain. First thing, they were greeted with an entrance, the exact thing they wanted to see. It had no guards, no security; they walked in with no trouble. But what they were given instead of a massive room of parts was a dark pathway towards a light. They followed, getting closer and closer to the anomaly, not knowing what it was, just understanding that it was where they needed to go. Though as they entered, Tim and Claren got engulfed by the light, promptly passing out.
When they woke up, they were in the room they wanted to be in, the only problem: the parts were missing. Nothing was there, stillness and soon darkness surrounded them. But that silence was soon broken, as a booming voice rushed into their ears. And it was the last thing they wanted to hear, the last being they wanted it to be: The Queen. Finally, the legend herself revealed herself, the one Trimdin talked about coming to the men. Though her reasoning is quite worrying. She knew about Tim and Claren, she knew about their adventure with Trimdin, she knew why they were there. And no one other than Trimdin could have told her that. It turns out that after Tim and Claren left their alien friend behind, The Queen's guards found him trying to escape, brought him in, and tortured him for information. This all meant that their sneak attack was no longer, that she knew everything she needed to know, and had Trimdin as collateral.
The next part purely focuses on the full introduction of The Queen, as she physically presents herself to the astronauts via a strange and almost magical sequence of events. Tim and Claren were seemingly lifted from the parts room, into a dark void, and then dropped down into the same place, except now it was different. Instead of a tall yet small white room with a pedestal in the middle, the area was now massive and dark with legions of soldiers standing by and two figures standing in the middle. One was The Queen, the other, Trimdin, strapped to a post in the center. And as the two floated down, guards surrounded them and placed restraints on them. Now they were in real trouble.
Chapter 7 to Chapter 9There she was, The Queen herself in all her glory. She was large, doubling the height of Trimdin and getting on the same level as the humans. With broad shoulders, sizable muscles, and a majestic wardrobe of clothing; the only similarity she had to her alien counterpart was the basic structure of her face and slim body. Chapter 7 is titled A Battle of Revelations, and it is quite apparent why when you read it. Essentially, we learn about some crucial history between Trimdin and The Queen, this mainly including that she was once married to his brother, who before her was king. But this turned out to be a ruse, as she never loved him, and was just working with a separatist leader named Quinten to take him down. And they succeeded, as the moment she killed him she got all of his power.
This is what sets up the next chapter, A Battle of Redemption, as many surprising details are told and multiple dramatic actions unfold. We discover that The Queen is going to kill Trimdin to solidify her power, as he is the only real enemy she has. No one else has any form of right to the thrown, no one else daring to defy her. So she prepares, grabbing out a golden sword and having Tim and Claren held down furthermore. Though Trimdin had something hidden away in a pocket of his: the dagger from Tim. He held onto it, and with a slow slip of his hand, he was able to snatch it out. Obviously, he had to do this as discreetly as possible, and somehow, he managed. Soon, The Queen was ready, and she backed up, lining up a direct shot for his stomach. On the count of three, she jolted towards him, the blade steaming towards the alien. But Trimdin was able to pull his knife out at the same time, holding it up unexpectedly towards her head. And as she dug into him, the dagger jabbed into her brain, killing her instantly. The Queen, the being who killed his brother, had died at the hands of Trimdin. His revenge, achieved.
At that point, the asteroid belt was left with no ruler, no one to be in power. Or so, it would be thought. After the murder, Tim and Claren are let go, the guards standing down. They rushed over to a motionless Trimdin, untying him and quickly removing the impaling sword, going against the typical thing of leaving it in for such a large wound to clot. Regardless, the task was complete, though Trimdin remained still. This was, until, he began to rise, similar to how the men did before at the hands of The Queen. Suddenly, a large sphere surrounded him, and a massive boom sounded, blasting off the mountain and uncovering them. Trimdin was spinning, a physical transformation occurring. And this is when Tim and Claren realize something: Trimdin is the new king. They thought back to what they heard from The Queen when she was torturing them, and recognized the fact that when she killed Trimdin's brother, she became the monarch, not just in a figurative sense, but in a literal one. He was destined to become the next ruler—the new king—and now he was.
Chapter 10 to EpilogueThe Parts is the name of the final and concluding chapter of The Asteroid Parts. It's quite a fitting title, as now they are able to obtain the one thing they intended to get in the first place. Now, with Trimdin as king, receiving the parts was as easy as requesting them from one of his soldiers. He was the definitive ruler of the entire asteroid belt, managing to do the impossible and avenge his brother who was murdered. Trimdin went from a little green alien who seemed to just want to help Tim and Claren to his rightful place as King Trimdin. Also, to end the story, we do get a bit more explanation about his entire history, but to learn that you'll have to read it for yourself. Nevertheless, the book finishes off with Trimdin bringing back the men to their ship, having it repaired, and letting them prepare to go off. But before their last goodbye, they give each other pep talks, and eventually, realize that they created a truly unique and special bond... a friendship, you may say. Though that's where this initial story in the trilogy finishes, with the men going back home not having confidence in completing their original mission and Trimdin going to secure his kingdom and its subjects, awaiting the result of it all. And well, Trimdin definitely had the right idea, as the epilogue reveals that the worse has happened, that the worse will happen: war.
It starts off "7 Days After The Departure" in reference to Tim and Claren leaving the belt. We see King Trimdin and one of his assistants looking out to a crowd of rebels below, surrounding the palace. They remain peaceful, only shouting minor obscenities. And out of the mob walked one alien, slightly more pronounced and important than the rest. He walked towards the doors, a gun in one hand and a flag in the other. Though who this figure was is no mystery, as it is the one alien who let The Queen even get into power in the first place: Quinten. A mega-rich mastermind of war, he has been to battle before, though now lives off of the riches made during the previous monarch's rule. And yet again, that is what he is there to propagate. The two powerful beings confront each other, one having physical power, the other having strategic. Though this doesn't lead to a showdown, but a proclamation, as war is waged and the outcome left unknown.
ConclusionOn August 8, 2022, The Asteroid War will release, showcasing the battle that ensues after TAP for a fight of power and greed. This is a direct sequel, so if you plan to read it, read TAP as well. Simply put, this is just a supplement, but the real thing is so much better, more complete, and overall, higher quality. Regardless, I hope you enjoyed this truly quick overview, and optimistically, it encourages you to read TAW when it releases. The Asteroid Saga is a truly interesting tale to read, as its narrative unfolds and gets deeper each time. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns about the saga/trilogy or any other stories on WRTN Books, email us at wrtnmedia@gmail.com.
Prologue to Chapter 2The Asteroid Parts first starts out with our protagonists, Tim and Claren, flying in a spaceship going towards the outer solar system. One a pilot and the other an engineer, the two were hand-picked to complete the mission. As they travel through the asteroid belt, small rocks and chunks of ice shot passed them. But this was to be expected, as they trained for the shower of minerals. Though the peace didn't last for long, a small pebble hit their engine and antenna, leaving them stranded and without communication. Slowly, they crash-landed into a local asteroid, one much larger than their ship, and the astronauts thought they were goners. After slamming into the massive body, one by one the men began to wake up. Tim was the first to rise, realizing that they managed to survive and wanting to assess the damage. With this idea, he suited up and exited the craft. Though as he did so, he began to notice a weird liquid on certain components of the vehicle. It was a deep red, smeared on the side of the ship and creating a trail. And as he followed it, it got larger and larger, until he looked next to him and saw a mysterious entity. Stunned, Tim rushed the figure into the capsule, noticing its injury and the severity of the wound. Unfortunately, Claren woke up at the exact moment Tim entered the space with the being, promptly recognizing the strangeness of it and coming to one conclusion: it's an alien. And that is where the third chapter ends off, leaving a mystery to be solved as a new life form is brought to the attention of humanity, the question of "Are we alone?" finally answered.
Chapter 3 to Chapter 5The next few chapters of TAP establish the relationship between the trio of characters. Trimdin, who we learn is the name of the alien, does not speak English, but is able to write it. This was discovered after the two men handed the alien a whiteboard and marker, signifying the first official contact between humanity and another intelligent lifeform. Nevertheless, Tim and Claren gain some useful information from their new friend: their ship can be fixed. It is confirmed that Trimdin knows where parts are available to repair their ship, but the only problem is that they are protected by the vicious Queen who rules the asteroid belt with an iron fist. And worse yet, they are in one of the most valuable rooms in the belt, as it is her personal vault. But the men decide to take the bet with Trimdin, realizing they will die either way and prefer death by trying rather than by surrender. So with their mission set, the three set out on reaching the bunker in the asteroid keeping hold of the parts needed to fix their ship; "the asteroid parts" you could call them.
Soon after embarking on their adventure, though, they run into trouble, as a so dubbed "asteroidquake" hits, leading to disaster. A massive crack circled the three, Tim and Trimdin being able to escape its grasp but Claren getting trapped on the crumbling ground. Our characters, now in peril, quickly come up with a solution to the issue before Claren is killed, making a harness out of extra rope and taking advantage of the slightly lower gravity to save him. This difficult and almost fatal situation assists the protagonists in developing their friendship, as it allows them to bond over saving each other and aligns their missions closer together.
In the last part of this section, we witness something surprising: a breakup. After saving Claren, they altogether continue their journey, eventually reaching a mountain. This mountain, as we soon discover, goes right over the bunker, its entrance on the other side. Slowly, they make it up its slope, getting closer and closer to the peak. But when Tim asks an invasive question to Trimdin, everything falls apart. The once bumbling friendship of the three was now swiftly going south, as the subject of the matter was much worse than thought by the humans. Trimdin cried, Tim felt guilty, and Claren had to usher his commanding officer away, emotions running high. And one last thing that happened before their departure: a gift. Tim handed Trimdin a dagger, one special to him, hoping it would help him in the future. It was a farewell present, a way to be remembered. A way to save his life...
Chapter 6The two humans continued for a while, eventually making it over the terrain. First thing, they were greeted with an entrance, the exact thing they wanted to see. It had no guards, no security; they walked in with no trouble. But what they were given instead of a massive room of parts was a dark pathway towards a light. They followed, getting closer and closer to the anomaly, not knowing what it was, just understanding that it was where they needed to go. Though as they entered, Tim and Claren got engulfed by the light, promptly passing out.
When they woke up, they were in the room they wanted to be in, the only problem: the parts were missing. Nothing was there, stillness and soon darkness surrounded them. But that silence was soon broken, as a booming voice rushed into their ears. And it was the last thing they wanted to hear, the last being they wanted it to be: The Queen. Finally, the legend herself revealed herself, the one Trimdin talked about coming to the men. Though her reasoning is quite worrying. She knew about Tim and Claren, she knew about their adventure with Trimdin, she knew why they were there. And no one other than Trimdin could have told her that. It turns out that after Tim and Claren left their alien friend behind, The Queen's guards found him trying to escape, brought him in, and tortured him for information. This all meant that their sneak attack was no longer, that she knew everything she needed to know, and had Trimdin as collateral.
The next part purely focuses on the full introduction of The Queen, as she physically presents herself to the astronauts via a strange and almost magical sequence of events. Tim and Claren were seemingly lifted from the parts room, into a dark void, and then dropped down into the same place, except now it was different. Instead of a tall yet small white room with a pedestal in the middle, the area was now massive and dark with legions of soldiers standing by and two figures standing in the middle. One was The Queen, the other, Trimdin, strapped to a post in the center. And as the two floated down, guards surrounded them and placed restraints on them. Now they were in real trouble.
Chapter 7 to Chapter 9There she was, The Queen herself in all her glory. She was large, doubling the height of Trimdin and getting on the same level as the humans. With broad shoulders, sizable muscles, and a majestic wardrobe of clothing; the only similarity she had to her alien counterpart was the basic structure of her face and slim body. Chapter 7 is titled A Battle of Revelations, and it is quite apparent why when you read it. Essentially, we learn about some crucial history between Trimdin and The Queen, this mainly including that she was once married to his brother, who before her was king. But this turned out to be a ruse, as she never loved him, and was just working with a separatist leader named Quinten to take him down. And they succeeded, as the moment she killed him she got all of his power.
This is what sets up the next chapter, A Battle of Redemption, as many surprising details are told and multiple dramatic actions unfold. We discover that The Queen is going to kill Trimdin to solidify her power, as he is the only real enemy she has. No one else has any form of right to the thrown, no one else daring to defy her. So she prepares, grabbing out a golden sword and having Tim and Claren held down furthermore. Though Trimdin had something hidden away in a pocket of his: the dagger from Tim. He held onto it, and with a slow slip of his hand, he was able to snatch it out. Obviously, he had to do this as discreetly as possible, and somehow, he managed. Soon, The Queen was ready, and she backed up, lining up a direct shot for his stomach. On the count of three, she jolted towards him, the blade steaming towards the alien. But Trimdin was able to pull his knife out at the same time, holding it up unexpectedly towards her head. And as she dug into him, the dagger jabbed into her brain, killing her instantly. The Queen, the being who killed his brother, had died at the hands of Trimdin. His revenge, achieved.
At that point, the asteroid belt was left with no ruler, no one to be in power. Or so, it would be thought. After the murder, Tim and Claren are let go, the guards standing down. They rushed over to a motionless Trimdin, untying him and quickly removing the impaling sword, going against the typical thing of leaving it in for such a large wound to clot. Regardless, the task was complete, though Trimdin remained still. This was, until, he began to rise, similar to how the men did before at the hands of The Queen. Suddenly, a large sphere surrounded him, and a massive boom sounded, blasting off the mountain and uncovering them. Trimdin was spinning, a physical transformation occurring. And this is when Tim and Claren realize something: Trimdin is the new king. They thought back to what they heard from The Queen when she was torturing them, and recognized the fact that when she killed Trimdin's brother, she became the monarch, not just in a figurative sense, but in a literal one. He was destined to become the next ruler—the new king—and now he was.
Chapter 10 to EpilogueThe Parts is the name of the final and concluding chapter of The Asteroid Parts. It's quite a fitting title, as now they are able to obtain the one thing they intended to get in the first place. Now, with Trimdin as king, receiving the parts was as easy as requesting them from one of his soldiers. He was the definitive ruler of the entire asteroid belt, managing to do the impossible and avenge his brother who was murdered. Trimdin went from a little green alien who seemed to just want to help Tim and Claren to his rightful place as King Trimdin. Also, to end the story, we do get a bit more explanation about his entire history, but to learn that you'll have to read it for yourself. Nevertheless, the book finishes off with Trimdin bringing back the men to their ship, having it repaired, and letting them prepare to go off. But before their last goodbye, they give each other pep talks, and eventually, realize that they created a truly unique and special bond... a friendship, you may say. Though that's where this initial story in the trilogy finishes, with the men going back home not having confidence in completing their original mission and Trimdin going to secure his kingdom and its subjects, awaiting the result of it all. And well, Trimdin definitely had the right idea, as the epilogue reveals that the worse has happened, that the worse will happen: war.
It starts off "7 Days After The Departure" in reference to Tim and Claren leaving the belt. We see King Trimdin and one of his assistants looking out to a crowd of rebels below, surrounding the palace. They remain peaceful, only shouting minor obscenities. And out of the mob walked one alien, slightly more pronounced and important than the rest. He walked towards the doors, a gun in one hand and a flag in the other. Though who this figure was is no mystery, as it is the one alien who let The Queen even get into power in the first place: Quinten. A mega-rich mastermind of war, he has been to battle before, though now lives off of the riches made during the previous monarch's rule. And yet again, that is what he is there to propagate. The two powerful beings confront each other, one having physical power, the other having strategic. Though this doesn't lead to a showdown, but a proclamation, as war is waged and the outcome left unknown.
ConclusionOn August 8, 2022, The Asteroid War will release, showcasing the battle that ensues after TAP for a fight of power and greed. This is a direct sequel, so if you plan to read it, read TAP as well. Simply put, this is just a supplement, but the real thing is so much better, more complete, and overall, higher quality. Regardless, I hope you enjoyed this truly quick overview, and optimistically, it encourages you to read TAW when it releases. The Asteroid Saga is a truly interesting tale to read, as its narrative unfolds and gets deeper each time. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns about the saga/trilogy or any other stories on WRTN Books, email us at wrtnmedia@gmail.com.
