Die Rückkehr nach Gateway

Their enigmatic nature really adds to the suspense, but I wonder if Pohl had specific inspirations or theories behind their design.

The story kept me hooked during the exploration parts, but the political negotiations made me curious if that was intentional to build tension or just pacing.

The tension between exploration and safety feels so relevant today, and I'm curious whether the author aimed to comment on real-world space ambitions.