Captain John and his robot companion Asimov have been stranded on Mars. Worse, it quickly becomes apparent there is a food shortage. John and Asimov are not what you’d call best buddies. However they quickly set their problems aside when Bob the Evil Robot appears - and he is apparently responsible for stranding them.

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Bob has shot Asimov and taken Ril, a young Martian orphan, hostage in order to be brought to a power source where he can carry out his evil scheme with an artifact called “The Time Cube” - which looks mysteriously like a Rubik’s Cube.

The mysterious Geborga have taken Asimov away, while John has been knocked unconscious by Bob trying to free Ril. It now appears that Bob is free to carry out his evil intentions. Will someone stop him?

The Characters

Captain John

Wearing his ego as protection against his insecurities, John acts and speaks too quickly and often only thinks of himself. However under the shell of a selfish man is the makings of a truly great astronaut.

Asimov

A robot sporting a highly advanced brain developed by Nanoganics, Inc., Asimov seems to know a lot of things of which John is not aware. He has little use for John’s failings, but is a faithful companion when it’s crunch time.

Ugo the Martian

Ever friendly and happy, Ugo quickly befriended John and Asimov shortly after they landed. He brought them below ground to their Martian refuge which has a breathable atmosphere and food. He appears to be some sort of authority, but to what extent remains unknown.

Ril the Martian Orphan

Ril is a sassy, young orphan girl who gave Captain John quite a rough welcome when he arrived in the Martian refuge. An orphan himself, John took a chance and spoke with Ril, making a connection with her. The fact that this led to Ril’s capture by Bob is very upsetting to John. Although it does appear Ril can take care of herself.

Bob the Robot

Bob is a Nanoganics, Inc. Series 7 Prime Robot - the top of the line - created after Asimov. He has some sort of device called The Time Cube and some nefarious plans to carry out. Bob is obnoxious, violent and angry. He’s got some bad traits, too.