The Pilot Beneath the Twin Moons Sci-Fi Sweatshirt

The deck wind cut through his jacket, sharp and metallic, carrying the tang of coolant and ozone. Commander Rian Vale stood alone beside his starfighter, staring up at the twin moons that hung like pale ghosts above the carrier. One moon was cracked—a reminder of the war that had begun before he was born and showed no sign of ending.

He had flown eighty-two missions. He remembered the sound of each launch, the deep tremor through the hangar floor, the engines screaming against the void. He remembered the faces of those who had not returned. The hangar felt emptier with every sortie, as if the stars themselves were swallowing his comrades one by one.

Behind him, the carrier loomed—an iron cathedral in orbit. Red signal lights blinked across its hull like distant eyes, patient and unsleeping. Somewhere within its decks, engineers worked through the night to repair the damage from the last engagement. Somewhere else, new pilots studied his old combat footage, learning maneuvers that would one day get them killed.

He didn’t blame them. They were all chasing the same illusion—peace through precision, order through obedience. He had once believed it too. But now, under the quiet brilliance of the moons, he wondered if the war would ever end or if humanity had simply found a new horizon to fight over.

A launch siren echoed through the bay. Vale slipped on his gloves, the leather cracked and worn. He took one last breath of the cold air and looked again at the moons—his only witnesses.

Then he climbed into the cockpit, sealed the canopy, and vanished into the black.

This story can now be told on an amazing military science fiction design from the Shop @ Science Fiction Classics.

A sweatshirt that balances comfort and style with ease. Made from a soft cotton blend, it features a relaxed fit and drop shoulders that make it perfect for casual days, lounging, or layering up when it’s cooler outside.

• 80% cotton, 20% recycled polyester
• Mid-weight fabric for year-round wear
• Relaxed fit
• Drop shoulders, ribbed crew neck, and sleeve cuffs
• Pre-shrunk to help maintain fit
• Blank product sourced from Vietnam

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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