Planet of the Archbuilders

The vast majority of the novel takes place on the Planet of the Archbuilders. In the story, humans discovered this planet relatively recently, and they have established a few small settlements. The planet was originally inhabited by an advanced species referred to as the Archbuilders. The Archbuilders managed to alter the environment to always be temperate and to furnish a consistent supply of food. Most of the Archbuilders left the planet years ago in order to explore other areas of outer space.

The Settlement

After the Marsh family arrives on the Planet of the Archbuilders, they take up residence in a small, nameless human settlement. The settlement is comprised of a few residences and a single store. The store is owned by E.G. Wa. For sustenance, the residents rely mostly upon indigenous edible vegetables created by the Archbuilders. Over the course of the novel...