NOCTRANS Ep 01 - 'SYMBIOS'

This podcast episode follows Lieutenant Jericho Stiles, who crash-landed on an unknown planet after his ship malfunctioned. Stranded and faced with numerous challenges, Stiles must find a way to survive and overcome the obstacles to ensure his survival. The episode explores themes of survival, isolation, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. As Stiles grapples with starvation, he encounters dog-like creatures and contemplates consuming them. The ethical dilemma of consuming intelligent life forms arises, leading Stiles to eventually break his own rule and consume them. Stiles later encounters an intelligent alien being, highlighting the importance of communication with alien species. Eventually, Stiles is rescued by a salvage ship but faces the moral dilemma of resorting to cannibalism to survive. The episode concludes with Stiles determined to find other crashed ships and potential survivors by using a topographical map.