Under the fluorescent lights of the Superhive’s changing rooms, Kinnowin’s gold medal shone like the sun. Their entire team had gathered to celebrate its acquisition before they’d even made it back to the athletes’ village. “It’s a nice little reclaim, isn’t it?” hummed Tangerin, watching it bob as Kinnowin held it proudly aloft. “Of what?Continue reading “ML2023 Memo #11: Lost Ways in the Marble Maze”
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ML2023 Memo #9: Tri, Tri Again
“…so, as I was saying, we have this giant festival that takes place at one of our lakes, and if you go there you’ll see motorbikes for miles, everyone lined up in the mud and strolling between the rows talking. It’s awesome.” “Damn. You’re speaking my language.” “And if you buy the weekend ticket, youContinue reading “ML2023 Memo #9: Tri, Tri Again”
One Second To Midnight
As Season 5 of Marbula 1 draws to a close, the remaining teams in competition for a podium spot weigh their odds and their relationships with each other before the fateful midnight hour.
Roll to Survive: The Racers of Marbula 1 Season 5
What unites all these 40 racers is a passion that has not faded. They take on the track for a chance to win – to record their name in history. Project Marblearth looks back at where they come from, along with their hopes going forward.
Hearts Aflutter and Minds Abuzz
Fragmented rose-pink clouds decorated the orange-yellow sky. A thin morning haze hung over the city streets down below. The moon had disappeared beneath the horizon and the sun, burning the wispy edges of the clouds with its light, had emerged in its place.
The cycle of the heavens was beginning anew, and a new day was breaking over Buzznya.
Going All In
In Marbula One, champions don’t boil down to just their best racer. Teams that were once broken can learn to lift each other up.
M1S4 Memo #9: Stargazing at the Accelerator
“…you really don’t have to do this.” “Are you kidding?! Two bronzes in a row, Orangin?! Keeping us in championship contention?! I have no choice but to—-good evening, I—yes, I’m doing outstanding, how are you?… Amazing. I’m calling to ask if you sell gluten-free donuts.” Clementin and Orangin, ever the dynamic duo, waited as theContinue reading “M1S4 Memo #9: Stargazing at the Accelerator”
M1S4 Memo #8: Good Eats at Electron Expressway
Mallard had been competing in top-level tournaments for long enough to keep their composure throughout the podium ceremony and press conferences, but on the roll back to their hotel room their emotions were fragile. They had come close to winning a race before, but this was the first time Mallard had truly felt the victoryContinue reading “M1S4 Memo #8: Good Eats at Electron Expressway”
M1S4 Memo #7: Illusions at Misty Mountain
The checkered flag waved and Clementin crossed the line for the win. The O’s in the stands were louder than they had been in a long time, and nobody was happier than Clem. They immediately jumped over the wall and rolled over to their rowdy fans and celebrated like a youth athlete who had justContinue reading “M1S4 Memo #7: Illusions at Misty Mountain”
The Highest Glory – Part 3
This is Part 3 of “The Highest Glory”.Link to Part 1Link to Part 2 Monday, 15:30 BIT Snap, snap, snap, went Mandarin’s camera. The O’rangers were one of many following the formation of metallic marbles, marching through the Athletes’ Village and toward the Team Galactic building. “I mean, wow,” said Orangin at the sight. “Did CoachContinue reading “The Highest Glory – Part 3”
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