If this is going to be filled with references and inspirations from Frank Herbert's "Dune", I will explode into a supernova of overloaded nerdy satisfaction.
Maybe the parents are just an old race of aliens that control the Spice. 乁[ ◕ ᴥ ◕ ]ㄏ
The first build is already so well written! Scipio is such a cutie and he hits close to home with being a polite, sweethearted Momma's boy. And his trauma complex is something that makes him extremely relatable, trauma being an excruciatingly serious topic, and it opens up numerous possibilities for growth and exploration.
And his relationship with Neferu is one to look forward to. Neferu's cool composure and clever badassery make him a great shoulder to lean on for poor Scipio. It'll be so gorgeous to see them together, and I can't imagine the tear jerking moments they'll have together, it'll be just as memorable as Marco and Amicus.
Speaking of Marco, I wonder how Earth will react to the Galaxias. Realizing there's alien life with advanced technology and mysterious godlike overlords such as The Parents. The US would be cautious no doubt but open to the idea, the UN as a whole would be a mess, especially as the Pox spreads. The political aspects of the Adastra/Galaxias Universe is compelling and open for exploration, this series is going places no doubt.
I can't wait for build 2! Scipio and Neferu's journey is only getting started, and I can't wait for Khemia's descriptions. I'm betting on a Combination of Dune and the Tau from Warhammer 40,000. Odd enough, the Khemian's remind me of the Tau, "acceptance" and "equality" of all creatures and incredibly advanced technology.
Keep up the excellent work, Echo! ^w^ We await patiently.