Jack of No Trades

A curious space mechanic named Willy Maloon spends his days chasing odd ideas that most of the crew dismiss as fanciful. When he commandeers a small radio transmitter and plants it on a strangely shaped asteroid, he’s not just playing a prank—he’s laying the groundwork for something far more ambitious. Observed from a discreet distance, his relentless impatience and inventive spirit drive him to repurpose a wrecked tug’s massive drive unit, turning the inert rock into a moving platform.

The narrative follows the narrator’s quiet surveillance of Willy’s daring project, blending technical detail with a sense of wonder at what one person can achieve in the weightless void. As the mobile asteroid’s engines hum to life, the story hints at the potential uses of a wandering stone among the silent swarms of the belt, leaving listeners eager to see how Willy’s unconventional genius will shape the future of space work.