What began as a vision became the foundation of an entire universe: with the science-fiction series 43/53, the epic prehistory of the later Paradies 4.0 saga unfolds — a future where hope, science, and power collide. In 43/53, Earth stands at the brink. Ecological systems are collapsing, resources are dwindling, and humanity clings to its final chance: Project 43/53, an expedition to a new, habitable world. At the center of this monumental endeavor is Joanna Deveroe, a brilliant visionary and CEO of a technology company that provides the key components for the spaceflight of tomorrow. But while humanity turns its eyes to the stars, intrigue, espionage, and political greed still lurk on Earth. Joanna’s dream of salvation becomes a pawn in the hands of dark forces. A mysterious woman named Feodora appears — possessing knowledge that seems older than any earthly technology. Who is she really? An agent, a genetic experiment, or the last witness to a forgotten truth?

Meanwhile, the exploration team led by Commander Peter Prendergast and scientist Dr. Maren Fisher prepares for departure. The newly discovered planet appears promising — yet the data is contradictory. What if this new world is not the paradise it seems to be? When the first of three colony ships disappears, the mystery begins — a mystery that will form the foundation of Paradies 4.0 decades later. What happened to the settlers? Why did no one return? And what connects the events of 43/53 with the mission of the Amazons in the first volume of Paradies 4.0?

For where the hope of survival meets the will to endure, the true struggle for what it means to be human begins.

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