In 2000, a new planet suitable for human life was discovered, prompting an 86-year space mission due to Earth's deteriorating conditions. A crew of genetically selected children, educated to solve potential problems during the journey, will live their entire lives on the ship. Richard, a scientist overseeing their progress, decides to join them. Over time, the crew discovers they are being controlled by a drug in their drink, leading to rebellion and chaos. After Richard's death under mysterious circumstances, Christopher becomes the new leader. The crew faces internal conflicts and external threats as they grow older, eventually reaching the new planet with the next generation.
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1. In the year 2000, 63 scientists discovered a new planet suitable for human life.
2. The journey to the new planet will take approximately 86 years.
3. An exploration mission was initiated due to Earth suffering from droughts and other disasters.
4. The crew will reproduce during the trip as their grandchildren will be the ones to arrive on the planet.
5. A group of children, born from the genes of intelligent people, will live their entire lives isolated on the ship.
6. These children are being educated to solve problems that could arise during the trip.
7. Richard is the scientist in charge of monitoring and educating the children.
8. The children are given a blue drink after eating that contains a drug to keep them docile.
9. Christopher and Shark discover that the blue drink is used to control them and prevent overpopulation.
10. Richard dies due to a problem in the communication system while outside the ship.
11. After Richard's death, Christopher becomes the new leader of the crew.
12. Christopher stops the crew from drinking the blue drink, revealing its true purpose.
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