The Eternal Flame

In Greg Egan's The Eternal Flame, a continuation of his imaginative universe, the generation ship Peerless embarks on a perilous mission to secure advanced technology that may save their dying home planet. As they face a critical fuel shortage and escalating population pressures, astronomer Tamara identifies a potential solution in a nearby meteor, while biologist Carlo grapples with societal norms impacting fertility. Their efforts lead to conflicts with ship leaders, igniting revolutions in both sexual roles and scientific understanding, set against a backdrop of unique physics and biology.