Fansadox Novel — SLAVE TRADERS by Gabriella Cianni

Title: Slave Traders
Author: Gabriella Cianni
Edition: De Luxe Edition, 166 pages, available in PDF format

Overview:
The narrative unfolds aboard an intergalactic spacecraft where crew and passengers are in hibernation, except for two stowaway pirates hiding in the cargo hold. Their target is the valuable contestants of the Miss Galaxy Competition, whom they intend to sell on the lawless planet of Barbaria. Barbaria is depicted as a cruel feudal society with a brutal culture that includes practices of sexual slavery and a strict adherence to the Law of Talion.

Backstory:
Five thousand years after humanity's expansion into the stars, the planet Barbaria was accidentally colonized following the explosion of the spaceship DISASTER. The survivors evolved into a feudal society, losing touch with their technological origins over time. The society is divided into two groups: one thriving in commerce in the northern desert and the other living as peasants in the southern jungles.

Setting:
Twenty years prior to the arrival of the protagonists, Barbaria is shrouded in darkness, with remnants of the Federation’s ship, WARRIOR II, visible. The city of Sodom is depicted as desolate, echoing with the cries of an angry mob led by the dictator Aguirre the Assassin, who incites the people against the "Invaders."**

Conflict:**
Aguirre's followers, driven by superstition and rage, execute the captured crew of WARRIOR II, seeing them as embodiments of their misfortunes. The narrative details the brutal execution of the captain and the subsequent torment of the prisoners, who are subjected to cruelty and humiliation, establishing a stark contrast between the oppressors and their victims.

Climax:
Aguirre selects a young, beautiful woman from the captives, showcasing the brutal power dynamics at play. The girl, representing the 'enemy', is subjected to the sadistic whims of Aguirre and his son, who view her as an object of desire. The scene culminates in the father giving the girl to his son, marking her fate as a slave.

Themes:
The story explores themes of power, cruelty, and the dehumanization inherent in slavery. It presents a dystopian view of a society steeped in violence and superstition, where the past and present collide in a brutal struggle for dominance and survival.

Conclusion:
"Slave Traders" presents a harsh narrative of exploitation and brutality set against the backdrop of a feudal, intergalactic society, emphasizing the dark side of human nature and the consequences of unchecked power.