ECT; Minonette; The Neural Clock; The Weight of the Sense World Summary

Ian and Hope are taken on a long drive in their truck, only to be allowed out, guarded by the young soldiers, while Almicar drives off to find gasoline. Hope seems to remember that the UNAMO forces had basically been defeated and wonders why this group appears to still be fighting. While Ian cowers in fear, Hope engages the young men in conversation and learns that they are actually a part of a volleyball team, once coached by Almicar at a UNAMO base. Almicar returns with cans of gasoline, the group continues its ride, and finally camps for the night. At this point, Almicar explains that he is actually a physician with the UNAMO forces and is attempting to return to their base...