It had been interrupted, of course, by the discovery of negatron matter in the sea, which made for a temporary frenzy for submarine technology. But that had slowly changed and had reversed since the Laminar and nebular invasions.
However, ever since Gaian Alliance guaranteed Liberty and Sovereignty to all people for all things outer space, the rush had accelerated progress more than Rui could have ever imagined.
In just a matter of half a year after that announcement, innovation skyrocketed as companies rushed to create practical solutions for pioneers, colonialists, and conquerors. Because there were massive profits to be made, companies created ways to develop terrestrial infrastructure in a cost/energy-effective and logistically viable method.
