Logic: Mind Games

Real Person Fic

Set an Alternate Universe, where NATO had advanced far-than usual, leading to space travel by the Turn of the Millennium. However, when a cosmic event causes problems onboard the Ira, this set a chain of events for two astronauts, who are forced to go to Mars for treatment. During their recovery, questions begin to arise, leaving many uncertain of life can move forward as many on Earth are left wondering if they could see what Mars was chosen.

The work is found on Archive of Our Own, listed here, Spice Force Logic: Mind Games.


 * Spice Girls
 * Sean Combs
 * Mötley Crüe
 * NSYNC
 * Backstreet Boys
 * TimberLand
 * A-Teens


 * Alternate History/Alternate Techline: Technology in the NATO nations has been advanced faster than normal, leading to space colonies by 2000.
 * Analog Punk: The story takes place in an alternate 2000 where Mars has been colonized and houses buildings such as a hospital where Earth medicine wouldn't be likely, let alone allowed, where Melanie and Emma end up being stationed. Back on Earth, it was still common to use items like cassettes to records data, along with CRT monitors being the norm.
 * Attention Deficit Ooh Shiny: Melanie keeps looking at Olympus Mons from time to time.
 * Don't You Dare Pity Me!: Melanie and Emma don't want their dads to see them in their cabinets, clearly not wanting any pity.
 * Emergency Transformation/Living on Borrowed Time: For both Melanie and Emma, their original bodies were severely damaged in the explosion.
 * Losing Your Head/Brain In a Jar: The Brukhonenko Method.
 * Who Needs Their Whole Body?
 * Body Horror: They just had to look at the damages.
 * Normally They Would Be Dead Now: Well, Melanie and Emma made it through.
 * Faster-Than-Light Travel: A potion of light-speed is commonly used to transport from one planet to another. However, this requires the passengers to be placed in hibernation containers for safety reasons.
 * Video Phone: A form is used to speak between planets.
 * We Can Rebuild Them: The main outcome for both Melanie and Emma.
 * Wetware CPU: The wiring of their cabinets are directly plugged in the base of their brains. Luckily, They don't seem to be bothered.