The Source is a science fiction story set in a future where humanity lives in domed cities to protect themselves from deadly viroids in the atmosphere. The story follows Plex Clay and Deedly Clonnay, meteorological technicians, who are tasked with retrieving an object that could potentially save humanity. This object, referred to as the Anti-Body Source, is believed to have antibodies that can protect against the viroids.
The story begins with a leak in their research dome, which is quickly sealed by an odorless and colorless gas called Sealant. The characters discuss the frequency of such leaks and the catastrophic event that occurred in the City of the Angels, where millions died due to a dome fracture. The narrative then shifts to their mission, which is initiated by Commander Lively. He informs them about the unusual data received from a distant quadrant, indicating the presence of an organic, living object.
Plex and Deedly, along with Tim Circuitson, prepare for their mission. They travel in a Rover, a hermetically sealed vehicle, through the wasteland outside their dome.
The Source is a science fiction and mystery adventure story.
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