Ersta 25, 230 AC

We now have a correspondent in Eridu who has arrived there on the eve of what is expected to be an Aurian invasion and occupation. While other people are leaving, "Mars," or "Mangal" as he is known in the Aurian language, is there to record what he can, using miniaturized vidikon equipment and a satellite uplink. He expects that the Aurians will disable the Eridanian communications and media system very quickly, so he is not dependent on it to transmit. He sent this image to us today, of official buildings and a square very near the Great Library. Mars estimates that a third of the population of Eridu has left, but since the central city has at least 100,000 inhabitants, with many more in the suburbs, there are quite a few still staying. The streets are almost empty; many businesses and schools are closed, but there are still people walking about. During the day the sun is already scorching; by this time of year the weather is already hot.

Mars also says that at night, when the social monitors are less active, there are areas where people are partying wildly, especially the university students. They've managed to get plenty of beer and liquor, and the revelry goes on all night. Each night might be the last night of peace. They dance in the streets of the doomed city.

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